Vladimir Putin seen 'stammering and stumbling' in public as despot's health fears rise

The 73 year old was chairing vital discussions with Chinese representatives at a key summit, though video clips of the proceedings appear to reveal Putin grimacing and stuttering repeatedly

The Russian leader is fearing for his own life unless he reaches the Kremlin's minimum objective.

European officials are confident that there is no evidence to suggest Russia is preparing for a conventional attack on NATO or a Baltic state, pushing back on reports that might have been the main subject of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow this week.

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