Putin Falls Down Stairs, 'Soils Himself' Due To Deteriorating Health: Report

Russian president soiled himself after falling down the stairs. As per a Russian Telegram channel, the event occurred in front of the president's bodyguards, who responded quickly and came to his aid.

Russian President Vladimir Putin fell down the stairs and soiled himself this week, according to certain media reports citing an anti-Kremlin Telegram channel with apparent links to his security team. It should be noted that such reports occurred amid growing concern that his health was deteriorating.

Putin, 70, fell at his official residence in Moscow on Wednesday evening, according to the Telegram channel "General SVR," which claimed to be managed by a former Russian spy, the New York Post (NYT) reported on Friday. 

The Russian president is said to have fallen five steps before falling on his coccyx, or tailbone. Despite the fact that his security officers responded instantly, the impact of the fall caused Putin to "involuntarily defecate" owing to "cancer affecting his stomach and bowels," according to the channel.

The episode is the latest health crisis for Putin, who is said to be suffering from advanced cancer and Parkinson's disease as a result of the protracted conflict with Ukraine.

“Three bodyguards helped the president get to the nearest couch and summoned medics, who are on duty at the residence,” according to the message posted by the Russian Telegram channel. 

“Nothing critical [was diagnosed], the president’s condition closer to nighttime was stable, he can get around on his own, with pain in the coccyx area while sitting being the only thing that bothers him.”

According to the post, a special inquiry has been conducted to ascertain the cause of the president's fall.

The notoriously paranoid Russian leader is said to wear slip-resistant shoes, and the stairs at the official residence have been judged secure.

“As it turns out, all precautions could be in vain when the nerves are shot,” the message concluded. 

Rumors regarding Putin's claimed health problems have circulated since the conflict with Ukraine began in February. The former KGB strongman has appeared frail and wobbly in public on multiple occasions.

In late October, Kyiv Post journalist Jason Jay Smart shared screenshots of Putin addressing soldiers at a boot camp in the Ryazan region, sparking rumours that the president possessed IV tracks.

"Putin's oncology is progressing, and despite recent adequate therapy, the pain is not always totally cured," according to the message posted by the channel.

"It must be understood that the president's deteriorating physical and mental health has an impact on the adoption of crucial decisions." Putin does not want to modify history; he wishes to put an end to it."

(With Inputs From Agencies)