The Telegraph: The Kremlin Uses A Dozen Lookalikes

Putin is becoming paranoid.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has increased the size of his personal security detail to more than 800 officers. Such a move is not surprising for an authoritarian leader who came to power through force and fears assassination attempts. This is reported by The Telegraph reports, citing military historian Peter Caddick-Adams.

According to him, autocratic regimes rely on an extensive security apparatus that controls not only the actions but also the thoughts of citizens. In Russia, this role is fulfilled by the FSB, which, according to the expert, has become a “state within a state,” where surveillance and a network of informants play a huge role.

The historian notes that for such regimes, any deviation from the norm can be perceived as a threat to the state itself, since the dictator effectively identifies himself with it. This is precisely why detention centers, repressive agencies, and special units are created to eliminate opponents.

According to Caddick-Adams, Putin, like Adolf Hitler in his time, is becoming increasingly obsessed with his own security, counting on modern technology and numerous security agencies to neutralize any threats.

Putin’s security detail was expanded following the assassination of a general

Putin’s personal security is provided by the FSB, whose total strength is estimated at approximately 50,000 personnel. The internal unit directly responsible for protecting the Russian president and his inner circle has been expanded from 785 to 812 personnel.

According to the researcher, an additional 27 drone operators were recruited. In his view, the increased security measures are linked to the assassination of Fanil Sarvarov, a general loyal to the Kremlin, in December 2025.

Following this, staff members working closely with Putin were prohibited from using public transportation and cell phones. Mobile communications are regularly jammed whenever the Russian leader is on the move, and key staff members have been issued Kevlar umbrellas.

Body doubles, identical offices, and food tasters

According to the author of the article, Putin continues to use up to ten body doubles and several identically equipped offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, his country residences, and even on a special train. This allows him to conceal his actual whereabouts, including during video conferences.

In addition, surveillance systems have even been installed in the homes of the chefs, photographers, and bodyguards who serve the Kremlin leader.

Caddick-Adams also drew attention to Putin’s family history. His grandfather, Spiridon Putin, worked as a chef for Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin, and the Russian leader himself, according to the researcher, grew up hearing stories about his grandfather’s work for the Soviet elite. The historian believes that this is precisely why Putin relies on food tasters, fearing possible poisoning.

In conclusion, Caddick-Adams draws a parallel with the final years of Hitler’s life, noting that the dictator had to constantly live in fear of an assassination attempt, whereas his opponents needed only to succeed once. According to the researcher, Putin is gradually following a similar path.

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