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By Open Chronicle with Agencies
Vladimir Putin has significantly increased personal security measures amid growing fears of a potential coup attempt and assassination threats, according to a European intelligence report cited by CNN.
The report suggests that the Kremlin has taken sweeping steps to protect the Russian leader and his inner circle as pressure mounts from multiple fronts, including intensified Ukrainian attacks, internal instability, and economic strain in early 2026.
Among the measures introduced, surveillance systems have reportedly been installed in the homes of Putin’s closest aides. Staff members, including bodyguards, cooks, and photographers, are now banned from using public transportation. Visitors to the president are subjected to multiple security screenings, while senior aides are restricted to using phones without internet access.
The report also indicates that Putin has reduced the number of locations he regularly visits. He and his family have reportedly stopped traveling to several known residences around Moscow and to his secluded retreat in Valdai, located between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The heightened security comes at a time of increasing strain on the Russian leadership. Ukrainian strikes have intensified in recent months, including attacks deep inside Russian territory. The assassination of senior figures, such as Lieutenant-General Fanil Sarvarov in Moscow late last year, has further raised concerns within the Kremlin about internal vulnerabilities.
At the same time, Russia’s economic outlook has shown signs of weakening, adding to the pressure facing Putin’s administration.
While the Kremlin has not officially confirmed the details of the reported security changes, analysts say the measures reflect a leadership increasingly focused on internal stability and personal safety amid ongoing conflict and geopolitical uncertainty.
The developments highlight the evolving risks faced by Russia’s leadership as the war continues and underline the broader impact of sustained military and political pressure on the country’s power structure.