Putin will undergo cancer treatment and surgery, and will temporarily relinquish power, according to reports.

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• May 3, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

The Russian President's health has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, particularly after he was photographed clutching a desk during a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu last month.

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#757575">Digital Desk:  "Times New Roman";color:#424242">According to unsubstantiated media rumours,
Russian President Vladimir Putin may undergo  cancer surgery while
temporarily handing over control to the country's Security Council Secretary
Nikolai Patrushev. color:#222222">

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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">According to the
international media, Putin has been advised by physicians that he needs
surgery, citing a Telegram channel apparently maintained by a retired Russian
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">Putin is likely to be
incapacitated for "a short time" as a result of the surgery and
rehabilitation, according to the report. mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">

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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">Putin's allegedly
"sickly appearance and uncommonly fidgety behaviour in public" in
recent months, according to the source, has led to speculation that he is
suffering from cancer and a slew of other terrible illnesses, including
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">According to the
International Media ,  a US official indicated on Monday that the media
allegations could not be validated, with Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby
saying, "I have seen nothing that could help us corroborate that." mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">

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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">"We know that
Putin told Patrushev that he is basically his only trusted buddy and friend in
the cabinet," the post stated. "Furthermore, if the president's
health deteriorates, actual control of the country will be temporarily
transferred to Patrushev." According to rumours.

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According to the International Media, Russia's Security Council, of which Patruchev is secretary, is an influential body that reports directly to Putin and provides guidance on military and security issues within Russia. Most of the council's power is vested in Patrushev, who is widely regarded as a staunch Putin ally.

The Russian President's health has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, particularly after he was photographed clutching a desk during a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu last month.

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