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Will Stewart & Lucy Skoulding

Vladimir Putin's lookalikes 'ready to step in if tyrant has cancer surgery'

Body doubles have been prepared to make public appearances as warmongering Vladimir Putin gets ready for imminent surgery, according to new claims.

The bloodthirsty Russian president could be out of action for between two and ten days while his troops continue to struggle in the faltering invasion of Ukraine.

The use of lookalikes would preserve appearances that Putin remains in full control of Russia, says Telegram Channel General SVR.

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