Putin starts wearing bulletproof vest at public events – Russian media

4 JUNE 2024

PUTIN AND LUKASHENKO AT THE 9 MAY PARADE. PHOTO: KREMLIN.RU

The Moscow Times writes that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin began wearing a bulletproof vest at public events in 2023 on the recommendation of the Federal Security Service.

Source: The Moscow Times, citing two Russian officials close to the Kremlin

Details: An unnamed Russian official has told the newspaper that Putin was wearing a concealed bulletproof vest on 9 May this year.

British security consultant Jade Miller has explained to journalists that judging by the fact that Putin walks rather stiffly and his coat does not show natural creases when he walks, it can be concluded that the Russian leader may be wearing a bulletproof vest.

Putin also visibly lifts and adjusts his shoulders, which indicates discomfort with the vest.

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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/4/7459214

5 comments

  1. That wasn’t Putin, but one of his doppelgänger. It’s the guy who shows a friendly face at public events, which is untypical for Putin. This raises the question, why the sudden concern about the actor’s survival? Have there been assasination attempts? Is this related with the recent purge of generals? 🤔

    • You don’t think that the rat wears a bulletproof vest? Or that he shows up in public?

      • I’m quite certain he doesn’t show up in public. Much too risky, why should he? Only at rare high ranking meetings, when only the real Putin can handle the talk, will he be there in person. 😕

        • I think so, too. But, I think the biggest threat to the rodent’s life is from inside the power vertical.

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