A Kremlin coup to oust the Russian President Vladimir Putin from power is “already under way” which will “eventually lead to the change of leadership.”

The head of the Ukrainian military intelligence Major General Kyrylo Budanov said the coup is under way because Putin is seriously ill with cancer.

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Kremlin chiefs, senior officials and FSB agents are furious with Putin as their forces have failed to take Ukraine which has led to more Russian deaths in two months of fighting than in 10-years during the Afghan war.

The Russian President was also unable to announce any victory on the 9 May victory parade in Moscow where he was seen huddled under a blanket despite the warm weather.

Major General Budanov has said that a coup is now under way in Russia to oust Putin from power and he said he is confident that Russia will be defeated by the end of the year.

He told Sky News, “It will eventually lead to the change of leadership of the Russian Federation. This process has already been launched and they are moving into that way.”

The military intelligence chief was asked if a coup has already started in Russia, he said, “Yes. They are moving in this way and it is impossible to stop it.”

He also claimed, “The breaking point will be in the second part of August.

“Most of the active combat will have finished by the end of the year.

“It will eventually lead to the change of leadership of the Russian Federation.

“This process has already been launched.

“As a result we will renew Ukrainian power in all our territories.”