Vladimir Putin is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and neurological issues from both Israeli and Chinese doctors, an analyst has alleged.
Political analyst Valery Solovey claims that the Kremlin leader has resorted to "very strong stimulants” amid significant weight loss.
His previous allegations about Putin’s poor health were denied.
The Russian president’s recent treatment has not improved his condition which has left him “very upset” and “absolutely depressed”, it has been reported.
Sources allege that Putin needed intense preparation to be fit for Chinese president Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Russia
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Leading Ukrainian journalist Dmitry Gordon told Solovey during an interview that the dictator had appeared "very unwell" at a meeting with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov earlier this month.
In footage, the camera appeared to limit time spent on pale Putin who was spotted gripping his desk.
"You should watch, if you see how the real Putin walks, you'll notice that his legs became more like matches," said Solovey.
He alleged that the president’s carers use cotton padding “to hide his scragginess”.
"He lost a lot of weight - but you can't do that with the legs. And his body double is distinguished by the angularity of his face.
"That's related to his [the doppelgänger’s] kidney problems. Though, he is still healthier than the real president.
“When he makes public appearances [Putin] is ‘high on speed’ as young people put it - very strong stimulants".
His "eyes are shining, and the brain falls behind [his] tongue".
Solovey - who claims to have sources close to Putin - said Putin needed intense preparation to be fit for Chinese president Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Russia.
"Doctors were preparing him for the meeting with Xi Jinping for two-or-three days,” claimed Solovey."
It was necessary to rest, to receive certain medications to be able to ‘last’ three-or-four hours of negotiations and to look convincing.
"But Xi Jinping cannot be fooled.
"The thing is Chinese doctors participate in the treatment of the Russian president along with Israeli [medics].
Body expert Louise Mahler said Putin appeared "agitated" during his meeting with Xi Jinping’s
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"[These are] the two main countries which take part in terms of medicine.
"Israelis are involved mainly in the treatment of oncology, and the Chinese are dealing with neurology.
"So they have quite a good understanding of his condition."
Body expert Louise Mahler said Putin appeared "agitated" and was slouching, twitching his leg, clenching his fist and looking at the floor during the meeting while Xi Jinping appeared "settled and confident".
Ahead of Xi’s arrival in Moscow rumours circulated that Putin had used a body double on visits, including to Mariupol in occupied Ukraine.
Solovey previously suggested Putin’s health is "dramatically deteriorating" and that his secret medical conditions have impacted his judgment on the war.
