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19-04-2022, 09:12 AM
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/159...kraine-war
The Russian leader has been self-isolating since the start of the pandemic which psychotherapist Noel McDermott warns could have caused "irreversible psychological" damage and been a factor in his decision to brutally invade Ukraine.
Reports state the Kremlin leader has practically become a recluse since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.
Putin has seemingly been exhibiting paranoid behaviour in recent times including avoiding meetings in person - or across ludicrously long tables, using a body double and ensuring his security team test his food before he eats.
The Russian president has reportedly limited contact with most people, while those in his very close circle are understood to have to isolate themselves before being granted an audience with him.
The Russian leader has been self-isolating since the start of the pandemic which psychotherapist Noel McDermott warns could have caused "irreversible psychological" damage and been a factor in his decision to brutally invade Ukraine.
Reports state the Kremlin leader has practically become a recluse since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.
Putin has seemingly been exhibiting paranoid behaviour in recent times including avoiding meetings in person - or across ludicrously long tables, using a body double and ensuring his security team test his food before he eats.
The Russian president has reportedly limited contact with most people, while those in his very close circle are understood to have to isolate themselves before being granted an audience with him.
