Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has repeated claims that Russia’s Vladimir Putin might be using a body double. The recently appointed leader, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, claims that Putin’s height and even ears have changed in recent appearances.
In an appearance on the channel ‘Groshi’, he said: “The picture, let’s say, of the ears, is different. And it’s like a fingerprint, each person’s ear picture is unique. It cannot be repeated.” Adding to it, ” I believe the Russian president was seriously ill and utilized his body doubles to avoid public appearances.”
The 69-year-old leader’s health has been a topic of discussion among many commentators with various claims being made about his health.
The body doubles had different habits, mannerisms, and gaits: Intelligence Chief
The alleged body doubles, according to Budanov, “had different habits, mannerisms, gaits, and sometimes, if you looked closely, different heights.” According to a previous accusation made by the intelligence chief, Putin may have utilized a double for his entrance at a summit in Tehran last month.
Budanov told the 1+1 new channel: “I will only hint. Please look at the moment of Putin’s exit from the plane. Is it Putin at all?”
Putin’s recent trip
The trip was made by Putin as one of the only international visits he can currently make. The limitation is due to his ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Moreover, it marks only his second trip in five months. He met the presidents of Turkey and Iran at that location. (Ulram)
Reportedly, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his desire to talk directly to China’s leader, Xi Jinping. He hopes China can use its influence over Russia to bring the war to an end.