Vladimir Putin has Parkinson’s and pancreatic cancer, leaked documents allege

Fresh allegations emerge about Vladimir Putin’s health as Russia gets set to receive a massive haul of ballistic missiles.

A leaked bombshell spy document could confirm Vladimir Putin does have early stage Parkinson’s disease and pancreatic cancer, according to reports.

The Russian President’s deteriorating health has been the subject to much speculation over the years, with Western intelligence suggesting he has serious health issues.

It’s believed the 70-year-old is followed by a team of doctors who carefully monitor his health.

Recent pictures show Mr Putin with suspected track marks from IV treatment on the back of his hand - amid rumours he’s suffering from cancer and crippling pain, The Sun reports.

Leaked documents allege Vladimir Putin has cancer

And in emails now seen by The Sun Online, a Russian intelligence source close to the Kremlin appears to confirm Mr Putin has been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s and pancreatic cancer.

“I can confirm he has been diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s disease, but it’s already progressing,” the Russian security services insider claimed in the email.

“This fact will be denied in every possible way and hidden.“Putin is regularly stuffed with all kinds of heavy steroids and innovative painkilling injections to stop the spread of pancreatic cancer he was recently diagnosed with.”

IRAN SENDING RUSSIA MISSILES, ‘KAMIKAZE’ DRONES

Iran plans to send Russia ballistic missiles and additional “kamikaze” drones for use against Ukraine as Moscow turns to the few allies it has, according to media reports.

The shipment is estimated to include about 1000 weapons, which for the first time will include precision-guided, surface-to-surface missiles, according to CNN.

Russia previously bought up to 1000 Shahed-136 drones from Iran in August.

Sending ballistic missiles would mark a significant escalation in Iran’s contribution to Russia’s war efforts.

The news comes days after the US confirmed that Iranian troops have moved into Crimea to help Russian forces use the drones Tehran has sent so far.

Iran plans to send Russia precision-guided, surface-to-surface missiles. Picture: Supplied

The White House said Iran was willingly taking part in killing Ukrainians by providing drones to Russia for the war, and voiced concern it would also ship missiles to Moscow.

By arming the Russians, the Iranian regime “is involved in killing innocent Ukrainians,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday local time.

A building used as a regional military administration headquarters lies in ruins after being destroyed by a Russian missile attack. Picture: Getty Images

“At its core, this is a regime in Tehran that is openly and willingly making themselves an accomplice to the murder of innocent Ukrainian people on Ukrainian soil.”

Mr Kirby noted Iran’s provision of attack drones to Russia, which have been deployed in recent weeks to damage Ukraine infrastructure.

But he would not confirm reports that Tehran could also send short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.

A Ghadr-H missile (centre), a solid-fuel surface-to-surface Sejjil missile, and a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are on display in Tehran. Picture: AP

“We remain concerned about the potential of Iran to provide Russia with surface-to-surface missiles,” Mr Kirby told reporters.

“We haven’t seen that bear out, but it’s a concern that we have,” he said.

As of Friday, Ukraine had shot down about 300 of the Iranian drones, Ukraine air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat told reporters.

Others, however, have managed to get through the defences and target Ukrainians and civilian infrastructure, the New York Post reported.

“We are continuing to see widespread and brutal Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure,” the US official said Monday.

“Ukraine has been able to defend against some of these attacks, but damage to the electric grid and water supply are serious concerns directly harming the civilian population.”

This shows a launch of missiles during a military drill in an unknown location in central Iran. Picture: AFP

The Shahed-136s — nicknamed “kamikaze drones” due to their ability to crash into targets and explode — are small and difficult to detect.

The Iranian troops had to help Russia with the drones because “either they weren’t being piloted appropriately … or the systems themselves were suffering failures and not performing to the standards that apparently the customers expected,” Mr Kirby said.

The missiles would also boost Russia as its munitions dwindle following more than eight months of war. Unlike the US, Russia maintains ties with just a few countries, including Iran and China.

Ukraine on Tuesday claimed to have killed more than 72,470 Russian troops and destroyed 397 Russian cruise missiles, 55,001 armoured combat vehicles, 1,730 artillery and 276 fighter jets. However, those numbers have not been independently verified.

– with the New York Post

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