A report released on Thursday states that Vladimir Putin is planning to step down next year amid speculation that the longtime Russian president may have Parkinson’s disease.
Moscow-based political scientist Valeriy Solovei told The Sun that the 37-year-old Russian powerhouse’s girlfriend, Elena Kabeva, and her two daughters were pressuring him to resign.
“It simply came to our notice then. He wants to announce his handover plans in January, “Solove told the news outlet.
Solovay also suggested that Putin may be suffering from Parkinson’s disease, as the president has recently been diagnosed with the disease.
According to footage reviewed by an observer, Putin was recently found to be distressed while constantly changing legs.
The report said the footage reviewed showed his fingers blinking, as he held a cup that probably contained medicine.
Speculation about Putin’s possible departure comes as Russian lawmakers are considering legislation proposed by the president that would give former presidents a lifetime immunity from criminal prosecution.
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