Vladimir Putin is suffering from Asperger's Syndrome

The report suggested that the president was left with lasting damage after his mother had a stroke whilst pregnant with him.

As a result, the report concluded that his "neurological development was significantly interrupted in infancy".

His authoritarian style and obsession with "extreme control" is a way of overcompensating from his condition, the researchers also said.

The report added: "His primary form of compensation for his disorder is extreme control and this is reflected in his decision style and how he governs."

(express.co.uk)