According to William Burns, the CIA Director, Vladimir Putin is “too healthy.” The statement has eased the rumors that Russia’s President is suffering from illnesses as he pursues his conquest of Ukraine.

William Burns said his comment was not a formal intelligence judgment, but given his position, the comment can and should ease the hopes that Russia’s demise is near.

Vladimir Putin has been isolated for most of the Covid pandemic even as he launched his campaign in Ukraine. As he visited Iran yesterday, he appeared to be upgrading the Iranian cooperation as both countries face global ostracizing.

William Burns took two tours in Russia and spent most of his time speaking in Spen responding to Russia-Ukraine-related questions. He said, “As far as we can tell, he’s entirely too healthy,” he said when asked about Putin’s health.

He also said the Iranians should genuinely rethink any decision of giving drones to Vladimir Putin. Burns warned Russia is just turning Iran into weaponry and it is a sign of weakness.