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Josh Salisbury

Vladimir Putin ‘gravely’ ill and could only have years to live, claims Ukraine’s top spy chief

Vladimir Putin is suffering from “grave” illnesses and could only have years to live, Ukraine’s top spy chief has claimed.

Major General Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, made the claims in an interview with USA Today, adding to long-standing speculation about the Russian president’s health.

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