82 days after the launch of military offensive in Ukraine, reports continue to intensify suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin in very sick.
Ukraine's head of military intelligence Major General Kyrylo Budanov, while interacting with Sky News has said that Putin is battling cancer and several other illnesses simultaneously.
Notably, Putin's health has been the talk in the international discourse since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in February with many commentators prompting their observations about the Russian premier's appearance, his war strategy etc.
Recent media reports quoting photos and videos from social media also appeared showing Putin coughing with a blanket draped over his legs during Russia's Victory Day parade.
A former British spy Christopher Steele who was in news for writing on 2016 US election campaign has also backed similar reports.
An unnamed oligarch with close links with the Russian leader has said that Putin underwent surgery on his back linked to his blood cancer shortly before ordering Ukraine invasion.