Kremlin says extra security measures being taken for Putin at Victory Day events

The ‌Kremlin said on ​Thursday that extra security ​measures were ⁠being put ‌in ‌place ​for ⁠Russian president ​Vladimir ​Putin ‌in case Ukraine ​attacked May ⁠9th celebrations ⁠marking ​the anniversary of victory ‌in ⁠World War Two.

It follows reports that Putin was hiding in underground bunkers “for weeks” due to assassination fears.

A leaked European intelligence report showed the Russian president is so fearful of his safety that he has spent weeks in bunkers in the Krasnodar region, according to CNN, who obtained the report.

The report says that, since the beginning of March 2026, the “Kremlin and Vladimir Putin himself have been concerned about potential leaks of sensitive information, as well as the risk of a plot or coup attempt targeting the Russian president. He is particularly wary of the use of drones for a possible assassination attempt by members of the Russian political elite”.