Claims Vladimir Putin could be killed in coup as spy bosses plot

Reports are emerging that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s days could be numbered as his failures in Ukraine mount.

[Jonathan-mtup]

I find it hard to believe his generals want to go to war with NATO when 10 of them have already been toasted in the 'special operation'.

[sahoo]

The surgeon who saves lives can save millions in one operation.

[dalebergman]

"Those who rule through fear and terror can never trust those who are closest to them."

[mrobserver]

He has got to be looking over his shoulder. I can't imagine his Generals are too pleased with the loss of so many fellow generals and wondering which of them is the next to be sacrificed

[caryd]

Sure would be a shame if the scalpel was to accidentally “slip” during the “Special Operation”

[hamish]

He's survived heaps of attempts.
This plots so secret it's on YouTube.

[stunes]

Either way he will go down in history as one of the greatest villains of modern time

[sjaaktrekhaak]

I bet he's extremely nervous going into surgery and being so vulnerable in the hands of others while he's desperately clinging to power, his paranoia already peaking and his frustrations about his army's incompetence and failures mounting. Imagine the pressure on him right now...

[paulmurgatroyd]

When the dust settles on a nuclear exchange, there is very little room for career advancement, especially if there is no one left to spy on.

[eeeezii]

The blood of thousands of young Russian soldiers on his head.

[rogermetzger]

People in the West who hope - or maybe even pray - for Mr. Putin's demise should be careful what they wish for - unless they know who will replace Mr. Putin at the head of the Russian government, his replacement could be even worse than he is.

[pamelaanders]

While Putin's death might assuage this horrible incursion into the Ukraine for now, I doubt that it would stop it altogether. In fact it might even escalate and end up in an all-out battle between the NATO nations and Russia. Is it worth the risk?

[ZhovtoBlakytniy]

Imagine being so old yet not accepting mortality. It's closer every day, no amount of fear, money, power can save you from the inevitable.

[mksd]

Thus the long tables, distant meetings, locking up (& worse) for oligarchs etc. Assassination is ALWAYS on a Dictator’s mind.

[jackc]

I’ve been wondering how long this would take. I personally thought It’d have been sooner. But this is good. Please hurry up and end this pos guys. Seriously.

[BertBlanco]

The one who is brave enough deserves the Nobel-peace prize.

[karlaalsberge]

He might not have cancer, someone could already be poisoning him. Kudos to them

[scubasteve]

And just like that the “spy boss” went on a permanent vacation

[rosemaryacosta]

IF something happens to Rasputin, the world will be a better place to live! SLAVA UKRAINE!

[Bikeaddict]

They dared not even fly their planes on victory day 😂
Even easyJet are flying today 🤣