The Pentagon suspects that Putin has Aspenger syndrome - media

Experts from the Pentagon conducted a study in 2008 and concluded that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have Aspenger syndrome, a form of autism. This was reported by the publication "USA TODAY", Referring to the report of the research center" Office of the comprehensive evaluation of programs. "

The report says that Putin may have an “autistic disorder that affects all of his decisions.” Experts could not prove their theory without a comprehensive diagnosis. In particular, they needed a tomography of the brain of the Russian president.

USA TODAY journalists were able to talk with one of the experts who participated in this study, Stephen Porges, a professor of psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. He said he had not seen the final version of the report and "would refrain from saying that he has Asperger's syndrome." Porges described Putin as taking a “defensive position.” “If you need to negotiate something with him, you should not meet him during a large official event, but rather create a one-on-one situation in some quiet place,” the professor advised.

Note that Aspenger syndrome is a developmental disorder characterized by serious difficulties in social interaction and a limited, stereotyped, repetitive repertoire of interests and activities. The disease practically does not affect speech and cognitive abilities, writes AmericaRu.com