Russia's war in Ukraine theme
Has the Kremlin sneaked in an organ donor clause in the fine print of the military contracts?
The theory that Putin's security team collects the president's feces in a bag during international trips has flared up again. Dementia, Parkinson's disease, and cancer. These are just some of the rumors that come and go regarding President Putin's health. The latest is that he never travels without his so-called 'poop bag.' - It is not unthinkable that the paranoia in the Russian leadership is so strong that they really want to avoid taking any risks that would allow anyone to access any form of information about, for example, genes or diseases, says SVT's foreign reporter Bert Sundström. Putin is far from the only world leader who is fixated on health. The topic was discussed when Putin and China's President Xi Jinping met during a military parade in Beijing. At that time, through an open microphone, the presidents were heard discussing organ transplants as a way to extend life. - People can live longer and longer, and even become immortal, Putin was heard saying.
But what is really the deal with this huge focus on health? – These leaders seem to see themselves as the only ones who can lead their respective countries and want to do so for as long as possible. They can't just go and drop dead, so they need to keep a tight rein on things. This especially applies to the real dictatorships Russia, China, and North Korea, says Bert Sundström. See the segment on SVT News.
Russia is slowly conquering more territory along the front. But according to the American Institute for the Study of War, this comes at a cost of around 1,200 dead and wounded Russian soldiers every day.So far, the military has been able to replace the approximately 300,000 soldiers who have been killed or injured this year. See the segment on SVT News.