Vladimir Putin Will Be Gone Within a Year, Says Ex-MI6 Spy

Steele also suggests that Putin’s health may be failing, with credible sources indicating he has been ill for a significant period.

According to the Sun, Kremlin insiders have already begun positioning themselves as potential successors.

Steele identifies FSB director Alexander Bortnikov as one of the frontrunners, citing his powerful position within Putin’s inner circle. Bortnikov, a former KGB officer, has been at the helm of Russia’s FSB since 2008. Under his leadership, the FSB has become a formidable force, often described as a “state within the state.”