Putin Under Lock and Key: President Hides in Bunkers Amid Fears of Assassination and Coups

Recent reports, citing a leaked European intelligence report and sources close to the Kremlin, suggest a dramatic escalation in security measures surrounding President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader is reportedly spending extended periods in heavily fortified underground bunkers, a move driven by heightened fears of assassination attempts and potential coups. This heightened state of alert appears to have been triggered by successful Ukrainian drone operations, which have reportedly unnerved the Russian leadership.

This shift in Putin's public presence is a stark contrast to his pre-pandemic schedule. While his public appearances had already become less frequent since the COVID-19 outbreak, the situation has intensified since March. The Financial Times reports that Putin is now directing the war in detail from these secure locations, leading to concerns among those who know him that he is becoming increasingly "alienated from civilian affairs." His palace on the Black Sea is said to be connected to a network of underground command posts, suggesting a sophisticated and extensive underground infrastructure.

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De schrik na enkele geslaagde Oekraïense droneoperaties zit er flink in

CNN reports indicate that Putin is primarily based in underground bunkers in the Krasnodar region, which serve as command centers and shelters. These are not mere shelters but likely well-protected underground facilities linked to luxurious Black Sea residences. The security protocols are stringent: all personnel, including bodyguards, cooks, and photographers, undergo thorough screening and are forbidden from using personal phones, with mandatory use of devices without internet access. Furthermore, widespread internet disruptions in major Russian cities, particularly Moscow, are suspected to be partly linked to these enhanced security measures, aimed at protecting the president and guarding against drone threats. European intelligence services report extensive counter-drone measures, including sweeps with sniffer dogs and deployment along the Moskva River.

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Hij brengt meer tijd door in ondergrondse bunkers, waar hij de oorlog tot in detail aanstuurt, en is volgens mensen die hem kennen in Moskou en een bron dicht bij Europese inlichtingendiensten steeds meer vervreemd geraakt van burgerlijke aangelegenheden