Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “will die soon,” amid ongoing speculation about his health.
Speaking in Paris after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zelensky made the bold statement during an interview with journalists, saying:
“He (Putin) will die soon, and that’s a fact, and it will come to an end.”
For years, rumors have swirled about Putin’s health, with unconfirmed reports suggesting he may be suffering from serious illnesses. The 72-year-old has frequently been observed with a puffy face, trembling limbs, and bloodshot eyes—fueling speculation about conditions such as cancer or Parkinson’s Disease.
One notable incident in 2022 saw him slouched in his chair, gripping a table tightly and speaking with slurred words during a televised meeting with then-Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
During the interview, Zelensky also accused Putin of trying to destabilize the European Union from within, referencing Russia-friendly EU members such as Hungary.
