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Vladimir Putin is 'alive' but 'neutralised' as shadowy security chiefs stage a stealthy coup in Moscow, it was claimed last night.

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'He is under the control of the power-wielding agencies, who have, in my opinion, organised a coup d'etat.'





Last year, a theory about a confrontation between the “hawks” (war proponents, those in charge of the military and security agencies, living off of state money, moved by ideology and geopolitical ambition) and the “doves” (Putin’s somewhat liberal cronies: oligarchs seeking success and power) gained popularity. It seemed to explain the confusing behavior of the Kremlin as it tried to save face over its hybrid war in eastern Ukraine while trying to maintain diplomatic relation with the rest of the world through lies and manipulation.

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There has been a great deal of odd tweets from unverifiable sources that former FSB Chief, Nikolai Patrushev, with the aid of some wealthy oligarchs, has been behind a complicated and intensely stealthy plot to neutralize Putin. This comes amidst at least two invalid news stories claiming Putin has been in public meetings with counterparts of former Soviet states. In fact, state media broadcast news of a meeting between Putin and Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev… which isn't scheduled to happen until Monday.And now, some mainstream press is starting to pick up on the stealthy coup rumors.Several large trucks were parked near Kremlin Square on Saturday morning were fueling wild rumors connected with Putin's absence.Putin supposedly met the chairman of the supreme court Vyacheslav Lebedev, right, on Friday, however, several experts have pointed out that the footage is several years old.Massive fire breaks out near the Kremlin: Huge fire near Kremlin , Page 25Several blackouts of power at the Kremlin have been observed: Another Kremlin blackout , Page 26.Ukrainian News service confirms a Moscow source that indicated Putin's former head of security has been killed: Zolotov Allegedly Killed , Page 28.Graffiti spotted in central Crimea reads, "Putin Is Dead:" Putin Is Dead , Page 30.President of Kyrgyz has arrived in St. Petersburg for his scheduled meeting with Putin, but is meet by the mayor of St. Petersberg still no Putin , Page 43.Igor Eidman, a Russian Sociologist now in Germany, pieced together known facts and came up with a convincing theory: Putin in is hiding after a failed coup attempt, centered around being framed for Nemtsov's murder: Igor Eidman theory , Page 44.Russian Northern Fleet ordered to COMBAT READY by sources unknown. Some say Putin, others not certain, Page 49.Minot US Air Force Base, a key component of the US nuclear deterrent, has been put on high alert , page 57.Putin is seen in St. Petersburg, and shrugs of rumors: Photo of grinning Putin , page 72.This opening post will be updated as more becomes apparent. These are late-breaking developments.