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(2,594 posts) Sat Apr 30, 2022, 11:19 AM Apr 2022

Putin to undergo cancer surgery in the near future. [View all]

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Source: DailyMail.UK

"Vladimir Putin 'will undergo cancer operation in the near future' and is set to 'hand over power to hardline ex KGB chief while he is incapacitated', insider claims
Russian leader set for surgery, which officials insist is 'of no particular urgency'
Power over Ukraine war will transfer to ally and Security Council chief Patrushev..."

Read more: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10770541/Putin-cancer-operation-near-future-hand-power-hardline-ex-KGB-chief.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline

I don't know how much credence to give The Daily Mail or not. I've seen some criticisms of them, but this sounds pretty credible.

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Putin to undergo cancer surgery in the near future. [View all] Texin Apr 2022 OP

I'm not sure The Daily Mail should even be allowed as a source in LBN. ( n/t ) Make7 Apr 2022 #1

I've seen a few sources here that aren't credible, but hey ... ificandream Apr 2022 #11

About This Forum, Statement of Purpose: Make7 Apr 2022 #14

Excellent reply! Mme. Defarge Apr 2022 #39

Was curious how they'd rate Fox. ificandream Apr 2022 #85

I'm surprised the thread hasn't been locked, tbh. n/t demmiblue Apr 2022 #70

The Daily Mail does get the occasional, credible scoop. N/T Siwsan Apr 2022 #2

So does the National Enquirer, but I wouldn't cite them as a credible news org. n/t OnlinePoker Apr 2022 #6

Point taken! Siwsan Apr 2022 #8

I was going to compare the two Clash City Rocker Apr 2022 #34

Here's a somewhat corroborating story from Business Insider groundloop Apr 2022 #56

I wonder if he was exposed to something radioactive? Poetic justice for his nuclear threats n/t AntiFascist Apr 2022 #67

"takes rejuvenating baths in deer antler blood" Talitha Apr 2022 #71

Thyroid cancer would explain his face puffiness. wnylib Apr 2022 #78

+1 orangecrush Apr 2022 #81

How about a lobotomy? n/t Eyeball_Kid Apr 2022 #3

Now is their chance. End him and Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #5

Traitor Tot also had a colonoscopy w/o anesthesia to not turn over the reins to Pence. OMGWTF Apr 2022 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Apr 2022 #46

My thoughts also. He may not come back from... brush Apr 2022 #48

Thats a great idea. Sad that we've gotten to that point but think of the lives saved. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #68

Let us all hope and pray that the surgeon says colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #75

Rumors about cancer and Parkinson's are all over the place, but there is something wrong... TreasonousBastard Apr 2022 #7

Yes about both those rumors have been circulating for months. Texin Apr 2022 #27

There was that one recent video PatSeg Apr 2022 #35

Another recent video had him sitting awkwardly at a small... dchill Apr 2022 #54

Yes, that was posted PatSeg Apr 2022 #62

I saw another video where he was approaching a ceremonial wreath, and he could hardly walk forward. colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #76

If he's at Death's door dweller Apr 2022 #9

Lol. Took me a second. Lochloosa Apr 2022 #10

👍👍👍 Rebl2 Apr 2022 #19

You said it. Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #22

Jim Morrison would agree n/t Retired Engineer Bob Apr 2022 #33

...and lock it after Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #36

yep works for me mountain grammy Apr 2022 #47

Bwaaaa haaaa haaaaa! Good one! Ziggysmom Apr 2022 #66

You win the Internets! colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #79

That's funny! C Moon Apr 2022 #82

The guy next in line sounds even worse Bayard Apr 2022 #12

No doubt nothing will change PortTack Apr 2022 #18

I'm guessing that Putin gab13by13 Apr 2022 #13

How about operate on the cancer and remove the Putin...? lastlib Apr 2022 #15

LOL. Wingus Dingus Apr 2022 #23

+1 !!! TeamProg Apr 2022 #26

Yes, when you're rooting for the cancer not fooled Apr 2022 #61

AB-SO-LUTE-LY!! lastlib Apr 2022 #77

Probably Something That Can Be Treated With An Injection smb Apr 2022 #16

"I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure" 2Gingersnaps Apr 2022 #17

I didn't see what the Daily Fail wanted me to see in the second clip Warpy Apr 2022 #20

I know the source is "tabloid" BumRushDaShow Apr 2022 #21

I don't think Pooty would let an underling BLOW UP the world.. TeamProg Apr 2022 #24

I Do Know He Is Reputed To Have Thyroid Cancer Me. Apr 2022 #25

Golden opportunity for the surgeon and/or the anaesthesiologist. Aristus Apr 2022 #28

This Is "Interesting" Me. Apr 2022 #29

That article says he has thyroid cancer. SunSeeker Apr 2022 #38

I've Read & Heard That From Italian Sources Me. Apr 2022 #43

Putin has done much to malign and degrade public opinion of mainstream press outlets. Ford_Prefect Apr 2022 #30

Convenient way for Putin to avoid responsibility Sanity Claws Apr 2022 #31

Putin rso Apr 2022 #32

TWO things are accurate. usonian Apr 2022 #37

a few other sources: elleng Apr 2022 #40

Info from the Lord of Darkness??? Murdoch never tells anything that doesn't advantage himself Ford_Prefect Apr 2022 #49

Two of these sources are disreputable tabloids, sharing a key reporter with the Mail story. Eugene Apr 2022 #50

I would recommend euthanasia IronLionZion Apr 2022 #41

sometimes things happen barbtries Apr 2022 #42

Dodgy tabloid cites social media channel. Suuure. Eugene Apr 2022 #44

Maybe Martians will kidnap & probe him, isn't that how tabloid stories usually end? yaesu Apr 2022 #51

Next president of Russia? LudwigPastorius Apr 2022 #52

The Weekly World News was absolutely the best rag on the supermarket rack OnlinePoker Apr 2022 #64

The real reason, they have been slowly poisoning him for sometime ashredux Apr 2022 #53

"Oops!" FailureToCommunicate Apr 2022 #55

Took the words right off of my keyboard! Swamp Snob Apr 2022 #69

Beware, he might fake his own death MyMission Apr 2022 #57

Nah. Very simply, for whatever cause, he looks like sh_t. colorado_ufo Apr 2022 #80

Here's a story from a few weeks ago in Yahoo. No way to judge the veracity though. pnwmom Apr 2022 #58

While I doubt the sources, it'd explain his sudden legacy obsession. nt Akoto Apr 2022 #59

where is he having his operation? Russia? IcyPeas Apr 2022 #60

DIE MONSTER DIE !!!! Trueblue1968 Apr 2022 #63

These stories source from Proekt, the Russian investigative journalists cited by Business Insider. TheRickles Apr 2022 #65

Silly scenario: Pooty turns his power over to someone else during the medical procedure. Talitha Apr 2022 #72

Here's hoping he gets the worst anesthesiologist in all of Russia. eppur_se_muova Apr 2022 #73

Maybe he can get 'treated' in a hospital in Ukraine. olddad65 Apr 2022 #74

May he die a painful death but have clarity, recanting his horrific actions on his deathbed. FU. n/t Evolve Dammit Apr 2022 #83

Maybe he wants to share the cancer. Turbineguy Apr 2022 #84

You can surgically remove the cancer of fascism and authorianism? Igel Apr 2022 #86

Gosh. I hope it's nothing trivial. Hekate Apr 2022 #87

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Apr 2022 #88