Concerns regarding Vladimir Putin's health have escalated after he was seen slurring words during a recent Kremlin speech, where he struggled to pronounce the word 'Hurray.' This incident has drawn mockery from critics, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described Putin as 'unhinged' and 'sick.' Abbas Gallyamov, a former speechwriter for Putin, suggested that the Russian leader may have experienced a 'mini-stroke' four years ago, citing observable symptoms like tremors and an awkward gait. Gallyamov noted that these issues became more apparent following the onset of the Ukraine war, which has not gone as planned for Putin, leading to psychological stress. He emphasized that the psychological toll of the war could contribute to a rapid decline in Putin's health. Observers remark that Putin's physical appearance has deteriorated, with some suggesting he is increasingly viewed as a 'clown' by the Russian public. Should Putin's health fail, the Russian constitution stipulates that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin would temporarily assume power, though internal conflict could ensue among Putin's inner circle.