Vladimir Putin: Leaked documents have sparked fresh speculation about Russian President's health

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A confidential email chain suggests Vladimir Putin has been diagnosed with two chronic diseases and has been under a cocktail of drugs to keep sane.

Speculations about the health condition of Vladimir Putin have been raging for the entire year.

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Chronic diseases

According to The Sun, emails have leaked from a confidential Russian Intelligence source close to Vladimir Putin.

The report appears to confirm that the Russian President has Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer.

It also claims thatPutinhas been relying on a super secret cocktail of drugs which has been invented personally for him.

Reportedly, the stimulating substance is composed of 'psychotropic drugs' that boost Putin's energy just before public appearances and important meetings.

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The end of an era is in sight

Speculations about Vladimir Putin's health condition became even more prevalent after his recent appearance in a military barrack. Experts reportedly noticed IV track marks on Putin's right hand which suggested he has been battling cancer, New York Post reports.

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Now the emails obtained by The Sun appear to confirm that.

'I can confirm he has been diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson’s disease, but it’s already progressing. This fact will be denied in every possible way and hidden.'

The health condition of Vladimir Putin has been talked about in the west as well.

The former head of MI6, the UK secret intelligence agency, Sir Richard Dearlove, hypothesized that the Russian leader will be gone by 2023 due to his health, Newsweek reports.

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Sources used:

-The Sun: 'MAD VLAD Leaked spy docs claim Putin has ‘lost his mind’ and is taking secret cocktail of drugs to keep sane'

-NewYork Post: 'Putin battling cancer and Parkinsons disease, leaked emails claim: report'

- Newsweek:'"Putin Will 'Be Gone by 2023,"' Likely to Sanatorium, Predicts Ex-MI6 Chief

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