Does Putin have health problems? Four concerns after cancer claims sparked

There have been claims that Vladimir Putin could be seriously ill, with some suggesting he may have cancer. Over the past few weeks, the Russian President has sparked concerns over his health after he launched a horrific and illegal war on his neighbour Ukraine.It comes as hundreds of civilians have already died, along with thousands of combatants, with countries around the world bringing in sanctions to try and deter an escalation of the conflict.With Putin appearing on our screens as the conflict is thrown into the spotlight, some people have started to speculate that Russia's leader may not be in the best of health.However, there has been no official confirmation about the state of Putin’s health.So, why do people think Putin has health problems, including speculation over cancer and Parkinson's disease?In recent TV appearances, Vladimir Putin has appeared noticeably more bloated around the face and neck.The Telegraph suggested that this could be because " he may be undergoing treatment with steroids".Back in November 2020 the Russian leader had a severe coughing fit on television which the Kremlin later edited.The Telegraph quoted Fiona Hill, the British former senior White House expert on Russia, who said: "He’s been rather puffy-faced.

We know that he has complained about having back issues. Even if it’s not something worse than that, it could be that he’s taking high doses of steroids, or there may be something else.

There for this [invasion] that may be also driven by personal factors."The Daily Star has quoted an "ex-military intelligence officer now working at the Pentagon" as saying they think Vladimir Putin is living in pain which may be a result of cancer, with his face being a sign he is taking