Increased security measures for Vladimir Putin following intelligence reports

A report by European intelligence services, cited by CNN, indicates that the Kremlin has significantly increased security around President Vladimir Putin due to concerns regarding a potential coup and a series of high-ranking military deaths. Security measures include restricted travel via public transport for presidential staff, double checks for visitors to the Kremlin, and the use of non-internet-connected phones for those working in close proximity to the president. Surveillance systems have reportedly been installed in the residences of senior Russian officials. Since the assassination of a high-ranking general in December, Putin has reduced public appearances and ceased visiting habitual residences near Moscow and in Valdai. The president has not visited any military installations in 2026, marking a shift from previous years. Additionally, the report mentions that Putin and his family have spent extended periods in secure bunkers, particularly in the Krasnodar region. These measures are reportedly a response to internal friction within the Russian security apparatus.