World in 10

Is Putin dying?

Is Putin dying?

World in 10


Published: 31 March 2025 at 15:00 Europe/London

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After Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Vladimir Putin will "die soon" the World in 10 asks if there is any basis to the suggestion. John Lough, the Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, analyses what we know about the Russian's president's health, what is speculation, and discusses whether Putin's death really would help Ukraine's plight.


The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 

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