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(11,514 posts) Sat May 14, 2022, 03:28 PM May 2022

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Coup to remove cancer-stricken Putin underway in Russia, Ukrainian intelligence chief says [View all]

Source: Fortune

A coup is underway to oust Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is "very sick" due to cancer, according to Ukraine's head of military intelligence.

"It will eventually lead to the change of leadership of the Russian Federation. This process has already been launched and they are moving into that way," Ukrainian Major Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told the UK's Sky News in an exclusive interview.

An interviewer asked if a coup is underway, to which Budanov replied, "Yes. They are moving in this way and it is impossible to stop it."

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The Sunday Times recently reported that Putin has blood cancer, citing an unnamed Russian oligarch with close ties to the Kremlin. And a video recently resurfaced showing Putin shaking while welcoming Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko in mid-February, according to The Independent, fueling speculation that the despot has Parkinson's disease.

Read more: https://fortune.com/2022/05/14/does-putin-have-cancer-coup-underway-blood-cancer-ukraine-war/

Hopefully, if this turns out to be accurate, the next Russian dictator isn't as evil as Putin.

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Coup to remove cancer-stricken Putin underway in Russia, Ukrainian intelligence chief says [View all] groundloop May 2022 OP

Kicking for visibility SheltieLover May 2022 #1

You wanna see global stock markets bounce? bucolic_frolic May 2022 #2

Probably happen alright KS Toronado May 2022 #36

It started Thursday afternoon Roy Rolling May 2022 #60

I won't have money to invest until June 1st TexasBushwhacker May 2022 #86

This situation bears watching! dchill May 2022 #3

I caught that Maraya1969 May 2022 #92

I wouldn't wish cancer on anyone, even a monster like putin, but I do hope he is discharged from yaesu May 2022 #4

I would generally agree with you wryter2000 May 2022 #24

+1 SouthernDem4ever May 2022 #54

I guess they don't have a 25th Amendment process COL Mustard May 2022 #29

True, we had an unhinged leader for 4 years but even a lawful democracy couldn't remove that yaesu May 2022 #35

They do, but it's spelled "polonium" ZonkerHarris May 2022 #43

Or 9 x 19 mm COL Mustard May 2022 #53

Even if it's not true, it will shove a bug up Putin's ass. Jim__ May 2022 #5

I don't believe it. But ... fingers crossed 🤞 live love laugh May 2022 #71

+1 n/t area51 May 2022 #83

So is Kevin McCarthy coaching them on how to stage a coup? milestogo May 2022 #6

I hear Senator Hawley knows a thing or two about it. LW1977 May 2022 #21

Except that they would be on Putin's side. Turbineguy May 2022 #102

Let's hope they're smarter than our clowns mjvpi May 2022 #32

y'know umroman May 2022 #7

Republicans will Traildogbob May 2022 #8

funeral enid602 May 2022 #62

bye Goonch May 2022 #9

Yeah, he's sick. Look at that face compared to when... brush May 2022 #13

Yep. I don't take this lightly. Dark n Stormy Knight May 2022 #63

Knowing the ego Putin holds, wouldn't you think he'd decide to lead the troops... Frustratedlady May 2022 #10

ehhhh.... Putin is no different from American chicken hawks. groundloop May 2022 #11

#LockHimUp Trueblue1968 May 2022 #12

I believe it. He doesn't look well. The concern will be who is his replacement. captain queeg May 2022 #14

Bone marrow transplant possibly ForPeace May 2022 #15

Newsweek and Business Insider are reporting the same story and source ATM. Ford_Prefect May 2022 #16

Even if his replacement is as vile as Putin Grokenstein May 2022 #17

yes absolutely drray23 May 2022 #90

If you were the head of Ukranian military intelligence and there really was a coup... PoliticAverse May 2022 #18

You would if you were stirring the pot to make sure it happens. davsand May 2022 #22

Exactly my thoughts. Delphinus May 2022 #91

Bingo. Stir up the Russian dissent. mjvpi May 2022 #34

I don't doubt something is in the works. Gore1FL May 2022 #19

Komrade Trump and the KGOP RepubliKorps will rally to Pooty's side Achilleaze May 2022 #20

Hoping "isn't as evil as Putin" -- insider coups of authoritarian elites don't tend that way cloudythescribbler May 2022 #23

Maybe they should Putin him out his misery by poisoning him and then throw him out of a window. Crowman2009 May 2022 #25

Here Vlad, I made this Polonium tea just for you. groundloop May 2022 #26

How 'bout a nice polonium sandwich? louis-t May 2022 #93

Throw him out a window? lonely bird May 2022 #76

No surprise here. The minute the West began confiscating yachts and PatrickforB May 2022 #27

What goes around, comes around IronLionZion May 2022 #28

I wish... birdographer May 2022 #88

The Snake and Saw IronLionZion May 2022 #89

The bew guy will have come up through the ranks in the Kremlin Warpy May 2022 #30

But maybe a new guy is also more aware of reality. oldsoftie May 2022 #40

I doubt any of them are left Warpy May 2022 #50

Once someone gets power treestar May 2022 #77

The next leader... Eyeball_Kid May 2022 #65

I hope you are correct oldsoftie May 2022 #73

Well, when Gorbachev became leader of the USSR, they said the same thing Wednesdays May 2022 #81

He is also not well regarded in Russia Warpy May 2022 #87

Although many lives where lost, Putin being removed would be a victory LLCARD May 2022 #31

Oil prices would definitely go down. Other shortages may ease as well. oldsoftie May 2022 #41

But the oil companies aren't charging the right prices now SouthernDem4ever May 2022 #55

If the global price of oil drops 20%, or whatever, they can't hide behind it. oldsoftie May 2022 #72

Global oil prices are down 15% from their highs in March, yet gas prices are still peaking. TheRickles May 2022 #98

Our local prices reflect the lower oil. But it was also cheaper when oil was 95 few weeks ago oldsoftie May 2022 #99

Maybe Vlad's Republican friends... 3825-87867 May 2022 #33

Sounds like a plan. Joinfortmill May 2022 #48

Skepticism is probably warranted Deminpenn May 2022 #37

Fun dayn moyl zu Got's oyem, Ukraine Intelligence Chief. maxsolomon May 2022 #38

Putin has planned his replacement. God help Ukraine and Russia. The people have no idea what is Evolve Dammit May 2022 #39

I thought Putin had chosen his successor who was a protoge FSB officer and just as bad ratchiweenie May 2022 #42

I wonder if someone gave Vlad a surreptitious blast of radiation. LudwigPastorius May 2022 #44

I hope that is true, it will also show what kind of a "Genius" Putin is. Escurumbele May 2022 #45

I believe he is ill given that blanket on his lap at the parade. Even the elderly present Demovictory9 May 2022 #46

Can't happen soon enough. Joinfortmill May 2022 #47

PLEASE let this be true! 🙏 nt Raine May 2022 #49

Encouraging News colsohlibgal May 2022 #51

Blood cancer. Damn. lastlib May 2022 #52

But why would they... SuperCoder May 2022 #56

It's propaganda. Designed to cause unrest within his circle. herding cats May 2022 #61

Yes...and so was Kim Jun Il Xolodno May 2022 #57

I expect he will die of lead poisoning, causing him to fall out a fifth story window. n/t eggplant May 2022 #58

as with Trump Skittles May 2022 #59

I think this is wishful thinking Lithos May 2022 #64

With the dramatic changes seen in putin's looks and his actions, duforsure May 2022 #66

Maybe a scheme to remove Putin, or disndat May 2022 #84

During WWII, there was a plot by Nazi generals to kill Hitler. spike jones May 2022 #100

Using Putins illness or possible death as a way to end the Ukraine war, could this be their Ziggysmom May 2022 #67

Even if this is true,... LudwigPastorius May 2022 #68

Do we think they would rid themselves of Putin tavernier May 2022 #79

We'll likely never know if putin is taken out, duforsure May 2022 #69

I talked to our Ukrainian neighbor yesterday about all this. He says it's typical pre-regime change DFW May 2022 #70

Interesting. Thanks as always. Hekate May 2022 #101

Unfortunately the entire Kremlin is a cancer and they all need radical removal - Stage 4 Pachamama May 2022 #74

Perhaps his medical team will be given an offer that they can't refuse. NCjack May 2022 #75

We know there's been conflict in the Russian power structure from the start of this invasion.... paleotn May 2022 #78

Let's hope the coup comes soon. infullview May 2022 #80

The steroids also explain Putin's "moon face." nt Wednesdays May 2022 #82

I have no problem wishing a painful death ... Better Days Ahoy May 2022 #85

Putin must be very paranoid by now if this is true lunatica May 2022 #94

I'm afraid he'll be worse. ananda May 2022 #95

Good point. MAGA types. But mixed with selfish billionaire status. C Moon May 2022 #96

"Hopefully, if this turns out to be accurate, the next Russian dictator isn't as evil as Putin." soldierant May 2022 #97

My Ukie neighbor thought Putin would be gone by December, maybe even September DFW May 2022 #103

There is no coup "underway"...... getagrip_already May 2022 #104