During this year’s Moscow Victory Day parade, a security consultant made a startling claim that Putin was wearing concealed body armor. The official stated that this precaution was necessary due to the leader’s heightened security concerns. Putin, who secured his fifth term as Russia’s president in March, was notably seen at the annual military parade in a live broadcast on May 9. However, his movements in the video seemed rigid, with Putin adjusting his clothing around his right shoulder multiple times.
The security consultant noted that Putin’s upper body frame appeared unnatural and wide with no clear shape of the back and shoulder blades. The consultant suggested that Putin was likely utilizing some form of ballistic protection during the parade, a practice he reportedly began in 2023 at the recommendation of the Presidential Security Service.
Previous reports have indicated that Putin’s security fears have been evident for years. For instance, there were rumors that he hired armed divers to search for potential assassins along his private beach. These reports were shared by Putin’s former security officer who noted the leader’s level of paranoia, such as restricting access to his washing machine to only one bodyguard. The security officer added that Putin often fed false information to his security service about his whereabouts, illustrating the extent of his concerns regarding his safety.
In an interview with a Russian outlet by the defected security officer, these details were made public. It is clear that Putin takes no chances when it comes to ensuring his safety and has taken extreme measures to protect himself from potential threats.
