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Putin fears assassination attempt amid stalling war with Ukraine
May 5, 2026
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The Kremlin has dramatically increased the personal security around President Vladimir Putin, installing surveillance systems in the homes of close staffers as part of new measures prompted by a wave of assassinations of top Russian military figures and fears of a coup, according to a report from a European intelligence agency obtained by CNN. Cooks, bodyguards and photographers who work with the president are also banned from traveling on public transport, the dossier says.
Visitors to the Kremlin chief must be screened twice, and those working close to him can only use phones without internet access, it adds. 0:00 Why Putin’s staff were forced to install surveillance systems at home 1:34 How Ukraine is causing problems for Putin—even in Moscow 6:02 Why Putin’s fears may be justified Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Putin #Russia #News
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