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Sickly Putin’s feet twitch uncontrollably amid Parkinson’s rumours as ally pledges to join Russia in war if attacked
VLADIMIR Putin's feet appeared to twitch uncontrollably during a meeting amid rumours he's suffering from Parkinson's.
The Russian dictator, 70, was seen fidgeting as he met with Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko - who pledged to join his ally's shambolic war in Ukraine if Belarus is attacked.
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During the tense talks in Moscow, Putin's feet twitched and spasmed - a symptom of Parkinson's disease.
Footage showed his legs jolting and his feet tapping as he and Lukashenko discussed expanding military and economic ties.
Looking puffy-faced, Putin appeared restless as Lukashenko sat still.
Ukrainian government official Anton Gerashchenko shared a clip of the talks and said: "Putin's feet during his meeting with Lukashenko. Is this Morse code?"
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Belarus is a firm Kremlin ally and backer of Putin's war, and military cooperation between the two countries has been on the rise with joint drills.
Last year, Putin used Belarusian territory to send his soldiers over the border into Ukraine at the start of his invasion.
In a chilling new warning, Lukashenko said his troops will join Putin's war if just one soldier steps foot into Belarus "to kill my people".
"I'm prepared to fight alongside the Russians from the territory of Belarus in one case only: if at least one soldier from there comes to Belarus to kill my people," Lukashenko told reporters.
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"If they launch an aggression against Belarus, there will be the toughest response.
"And the war will take on a whole new character."
But Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarus against helping a renewed Russian offensive.
The Ukrainian president told the the nation would be making a "big mistake".
Earlier this week, Ukraine's top spy chiefs warned Russia is preparing for a "massive new attack" in just seven days.
It comes after Russia saw its biggest single-day loss in months on Saturday, with 1,010 troops killed in one day.
Putin is said to be massing up to 500,000 soldiers amid fears he is planning a new onslaught on Ukraine to mark the war's first anniversary.
Ukrainian defenders are bracing for an assault that could include 1,800 tanks, 3,950 armoured vehicles, 400 fighter jets and 300 helicopters incoming from Russia.
So far, Putin has failed to conquer the skies and has instead opted to roll out thousands of tanks.
But with Russia losing as many as 2,000 men for every 100 yards gained according to Nato intelligence, there are concerns Putin could turn his attention to air assaults.
It is believed the tyrant could aim to overwhelm Ukrainian skies with his multi-million-pound aerial arsenal of fighter jets, bombers and attack helicopters worth.
As his war rumbles on, experts have questioned whether his poor health has impacted his decision-making in the conflict.
Putin's twitching comes after spy documents leaked to The Sun Online appeared to confirm Putin does have early-stage Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer after months of rumours.
His health has long been the source of speculation - with Western intelligence suggesting he has serious health issues.
He was pictured last year with suspected track marks from IV treatment on the back of his hand - amid rumours he's suffering from cancer and crippling pain.
Kremlin officials have always denied there is anything wrong with their leader.
Parkinson's disease can cause dystonia, which is muscle twisting, spasm or cramp.
According to , it can appear during any stage of Parkinson’s.
Its website says those with the condition can suffer from "involuntary movements, spasms or twisting and 'curling'" in the arms, hands, legs and feet.
Putin has long prided himself on his "strongman" image - but his dramatic change over the past few years has prompted speculation that he may be suffering from a severe physical illness.
His public appearances during the Ukraine war have shown him out of breath, stumbling over his words, or looking exhausted.
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In September, Putin appeared to be visibly in pain during a parade in Moscow's Red Square to celebrate breaking international law to annex four regions of Ukraine.
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