A number of recent investigations have revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is often being accompanied by a doctor specialising in thyroid cancer.
This follows recent rumours surrounding Putin’s health after various platforms noted his appearance as “weak” or “bloated”.
The investigative platform Proekt Media, an independent Russian media outlet which is banned in Russia, revealed that Putin had surgeon Yevgeny Selivanov fly to Putin at least 35 times. Selivanov’s main area of expertise is thyroid cancer, with other sources claiming that Putin underwent surgery for abdominal cancer.
Some are also suggestion that Putin’s current health issue may be Parkinson’s disease, with multiple sightings of finger twitching and cough fits.
Many have noted a change in Putin’s appearance and approach following the start of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
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