Putin Will Soon Die, and Everything Will End: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking with journalists during a televised address about the goals and fears of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, stated that he will soon die.

“The second thing he is afraid of is losing his power. That also depends on the stability of society, but it also depends on his age. He will soon die, that is a fact, and everything will end,” Zelensky said.

He did not elaborate on why he believes the 72-year-old Putin will die soon, nor did journalists ask for clarification. The context of the interview and the placement of this statement suggest that Zelensky did not mean in the immediate future.