How Vladimir Putin Survived 43 Assassination Attempts

Summary

The video explores how Russian President Vladimir Putin has survived over 43 assassination attempts during his tenure. It delves into his six layers of security, including the Federal Protective Service, the Ros Guard, and the Presidential Security Service, highlighting their rigorous training and extensive measures to ensure his safety.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Vladimir Putin has survived over 43 assassination attempts during his tenure as the president of Russia.
• 🚔 His first line of defense is the Federal Protective Service (FSO), which employs over 50,000 people and has a budget believed to be in the billions of rubles.
• 🏰 In 2016, Putin formed the Ros Guard, a private army of over 340,000 troops, to quell internal threats such as coups or military takeovers.
• 👮‍♂️ The Presidential Security Service (SBP) is Putin's final human line of defense, with bodyguards trained to spot potential threats and authorized to kill anyone they perceive as a threat.
• 🚗 Putin's limo, a Russian-made Aura, is bulletproof and resistant to chemical gas attacks, equipped with cameras and secret exits.
• 🚂 Putin often travels by a "ghost train" that is bulletproof and bombproof, with luxurious interiors and a medical center.
• 🚁 For air travel within Russia, Putin uses a heavily reinforced Mi8 helicopter equipped with anti-missile defense systems and signal jammers.
• ✈️ For international travel, Putin uses a modified IL 96-300P plane with signal jammers, anti-missile defense systems, and a secret escape capture.
• 🛡️ Putin's bodyguards are highly trained, speak at least five languages, and are equipped with bulletproof shields and armor-piercing weapons.
• 🔍 The FSO and Ros Guard are responsible for extensive security measures, including food testing, room checks for explosives and surveillance devices, and sniper protection.

Q & A

How many assassination attempts has Vladimir Putin survived in his tenure?

Vladimir Putin has survived over 43 assassination attempts during his tenure.

What was the first assassination attempt on Putin's life?

The first assassination attempt on Putin's life was in 1999 by the Russian mafia, who tried to bomb his car.

What was the nature of the assassination attempt in Uzbekistan?

In Uzbekistan, militants planned to assassinate Putin during a state visit, but the plot was uncovered and the militants arrested.

How was Putin nearly assassinated in 2002 using a jar of poison jam?

In 2002, Putin was nearly assassinated using a jar of poison jam, but his food testers discovered the poison before he ate it.

What was the plan during the 2002 Moscow Red Square parade assassination attempt?

During the 2002 Moscow Red Square parade, snipers were in position to assassinate Putin, but the Federal Protective Service (FSO) caught wind of this and swiftly arrested the snipers.

What was the 2003 assassination attempt during Putin's visit to the UK?

In 2003, two Russian men planned to assassinate Putin with snipers during his visit to the UK, but they were arrested by British officers from SO13, the UK's Elite anti-terror police.

What is the role of the Federal Protective Service (FSO) in Putin's security?

The Federal Protective Service (FSO) is responsible for protecting high-ranking Russian officials, including Putin, by any means necessary. Their budget is classified but believed to be in the billions of rubles, and they employ over 50,000 people.

What is the Ros Guard and what is its role in Putin's security?

The Ros Guard is a private army formed in 2016 that reports directly to Vladimir Putin. It is comprised of over 340,000 troops and is tasked with quelling any internal threats to Putin, such as coups or military takeovers.

What are the qualifications and training of Putin's personal bodyguards?

Putin's personal bodyguards, known as the Presidential Security Service (SBP), are mainly operational psychologists from the highest ranks of Russia's Special Forces. They are trained in spotting potential threats by analyzing facial expressions, must be strong, able to run for miles without breaks, and speak at least five languages. They are also trained to deal with extreme temperatures and are not allowed to display any sign of weakness.

What are the special features of Putin's limo?

Putin's limo is a Russian-made Aurus Senat. It is bomb and bulletproof from every angle, resistant to chemical gas attacks, and equipped with tiny cameras for 360-degree visibility. It also has secret exits on the roof and rear, as well as hidden compartments for AK-47s.

How does Putin's security measure up when he travels by air?

When flying within Russia, Putin uses a heavily modified Mi-8 helicopter with reinforced windows, signal jammers, and anti-missile defense systems. For international travel, he uses a heavily modified IL-96-300PU plane, which has signal jammers, anti-missile defense systems, and operates as a mobile command center. The plane also has a secret escape capture and luxurious interior.