Putin Fears an Assassination Attempt Using Drones by Russian Elites

Putin fears an assassination attempt using drones by Russian elites. He has stopped going to Valdai and works for weeks in protected bunkers

The Federal Protective Service has significantly strengthened security measures around Vladimir Putin because he fears a possible assassination attempt, according to an intelligence report from a European country reviewed by journalists from several outlets. In particular, Putin has stopped traveling to his residences in Valdai and the Moscow region, works for weeks in protected bunkers (while the media publish “canned” footage), and staff in his circle are forbidden from using mobile phones with internet access.

According to the intelligence, Putin is concerned about the risk of a conspiracy or an attempted coup, and former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is regarded as a “potential destabilizing factor,” as he is said to have retained significant influence in the top military command.

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Putin fears an assassination attempt and a coup involving Russian elites, European intelligence claims

The Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is responsible for the security of the Russian president, has significantly stepped up measures to protect Vladimir Putin because he fears a possible assassination attempt. That is the conclusion reached by the intelligence service of one European country, from a report that…