Is Russian President Putin Ill?

Putin - currently 'self-isolating' due to a Covid-19 'outbreak' in his entourage - is seen with his loyal defence minister Sergei Shoigu 

 Daily Mail: Cold front! Kremlin issues photos of Putin during his hunting break with loyal defence minister in Siberia in bid to 'play down fresh rumours over his health' 

* Vladimir Putin went on a 72-hour camping trip with his loyal Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu this month 

* The strongman is seen hunting and fishing in the taiga amid rumours about the president's health 

* The photos were released as he continues self-isolation after a member of his entourage contracted Covid 

The Kremlin has issued new photos of 'macho' Vladimir Putin fishing and hunting in the wilds of Siberia during a camping trip with his loyal defence minister. 

The Russian leader, 69 next month, is currently self-isolating due to a Covid-19 outbreak in his entourage and the photos were taken during the trip to the taiga earlier this month. 

It has led to suggestions that the strongman, who is facing health rumours, could be lining up minister Sergey Shoigu as his successor.  

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WNU Editor: Love the pictures of Siberia in the above Daily Mail post.

Sighhh .... that is Siberia that I know. 

Like the Canadian north, the vastness and beauty is a sight to see.

 As to Putin's health. If he was sick we will know about it within a day

As to the rumors that President Putin is favoring Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu to replace him. Not going to happen. Shoigu has been linked to a number of corruption cases that has left a sour taste in many Russians. This blogger included.

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