Doctors rushed to Putin after tyrant suffered ‘coughing fit and chest pains’ before speech, Kremlin insider claims

VLADIMIR Putin’s doctors were scrambled to his side after the Russian president suffered “coughing fits” and “chest pains” just before his big speech, Kremlin sources have claimed. Putin today announced the mobilisation of Russian forces in a shock announcement that could see some 300,000 reservists called to the frontline in Ukraine. Universal News & SportVladimir Putin reportedly fell ill just before today’s speech[/caption] Telegram channel General SVR, which claims to be run by Kremlin insiders, wrote that Vlad had fallen ill moments before his address. “When the president came out and preparations for filming began, he began to cough frequently,” the post read. “Several attempts to start recording an appeal were frustrated due to coughing.   “After the fourth unsuccessful attempt to record an appeal, doctors were called to the president, to whom Putin also complained of chest pains.   “The doctors advised to postpone the shooting and leave with them for examination, which was done.” In the post, which can’t be independently verified, the supposed Kremlin insider suggested that the Russian tyrant may have faked having a health problem in order to delay the announcement and buy himself more time. Vlad was originally due to speak yesterday evening, but his planned address never went ahead on Tuesday, with no explanation given by the Kremlin. Most read in News ROBERT JOBSON I'm a royal expert & know exactly why Will & Kate & Harry & Meg WON'T reunite PIERS MORGAN Britain was turning to s**t - the Queen dying reminded us what made it great TAKE A SEAT Palace reveals why Harry sat in second row for Queen’s funeral - not by Wills ROYAL LINE Queen 'excitedly took Harry's US calls' but became 'perplexed by complaints' HOME TIME Meghan and Harry will 'fly back to the US to be with kids as soon as possible' THAWING OUT Cold snap to come to an end as clouds & rain replaced with 22C clear skies