Rumours about Vladimir Putin's ill health are false and the despot is in tip-top condition, according to the CIA's spymaster.
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, reports have claimed that Putin, 69, is suffering from either thyroid cancer or Parkinson's disease.
At state appearances, the tyrant has appeared bloated and puffy-faced - a common side effect of steroid treatment, which is used to treat debilitating tumours.
