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by fredley 1572 days ago
My pet theory is that Putin has received a diagnosis of some kind. One that has made him accelerate the actualisation of his dreams of Soviet reunification.
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Maybe he has the cancer he has used to kill so many others with.
Remember when he said he hasn't decided if he'll stand for re-election? [1]

Something is definitely not adding up.

[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-he-hasnt-dec...

He sees himself as more of an imperialist tsar, quite different in the Russian context.
Parkinson's
Can dementia be ruled out?

A demented dictator with nukes?