06.05.2026 16:40
According to a report based on European intelligence, Russian President Vladimir Putin has heightened security measures to the highest level due to growing fears of assassination and coup attempts. His inner circle has been placed under tight surveillance, his movement has been restricted, and surveillance systems have been installed in the homes of some employees. The report suggests that unrest and concerns over the risk of a coup are increasing inside the Kremlin, though the claims have not been confirmed.
The security of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been elevated to the highest level due to growing concerns over assassination and coup attempts. According to a report based on European intelligence, the Kremlin has implemented new and strict security measures.
STRICT CHECKS EVEN ON STAFF
According to the report obtained by CNN, many personnel working closely with Putin, including cooks, bodyguards, and photographers, have been banned from using public transportation. Double-stage security checks have been implemented at Kremlin entrances, and employees in the immediate vicinity are allowed to use phones without internet access. It was also stated that surveillance systems have been installed even in the homes of some senior officials.
PUTIN'S MOVEMENT AREA RESTRICTED
The report indicated that the number of places Putin visits has been significantly reduced. It was reported that the Russian leader has stopped going to his residences around Moscow and Valdai, and has not conducted any military facility visits this year. It was also alleged that the Kremlin occasionally releases pre-recorded footage to the public.
LONG STAYS IN BUNKER
It was stated that Putin has stayed in reinforced bunkers for weeks since the start of the Ukraine war, particularly using facilities in the Krasnodar region.
COUP AND ASSASSINATION CONCERNS
According to the report, the Kremlin is seriously concerned about the risk of information leaks and coup attempts starting from March 2026. Special focus is placed on the possibility of assassination using drones within Russian political elites.
SHOIGU DETAIL DRAWS ATTENTION
It was claimed that former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu still holds influence within the military and is thus "linked to coup risks." The arrest of Shoigu's close associate in March on corruption charges is said to have shifted the balance.
WAR'S IMPACT INCREASED
The report emphasized that increasing losses in the Ukraine war, economic hardships, and discontent within Russia have heightened anxiety in the Kremlin. According to Western estimates, Russia suffers approximately 30,000 dead and wounded each month.
CLAIMS UNVERIFIED
While it was noted that some claims in the report could not be independently verified, no official statement has been made by the Kremlin on the matter yet.