Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and draws parallels with World War II in his Victory Day speech. Video / ITV NewsRussian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and draws parallels with World War II in his Victory Day speech. Video / ITV NewsVladimir Putin is "cancer-riddled" and surrounded by doctors, and often takes breaks during meetings to undergo treatment, according to claims by a British ex-spy. According to Steele, the Kremlin is in "increasing disarray" and, with Putin "increasingly ill", the Russian government has "no clear political leadership". The ex-spy also said it is unlikely Putin will withdraw from Ukraine, out of fears for his own safety.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 20, 2022 22:33 UTC