Russian President Vladimir Putin’s security protocol includes an unusual and highly secretive measure: his bodyguards collect and transport all of his waste, including feces, back to Moscow whenever he travels abroad. This practice, in place since 1999, is designed to prevent foreign governments or intelligence agencies from gaining access to his biological material, which could reveal sensitive health information.
Reports first surfaced during Putin’s 2017 state visit to France, and were later confirmed during his 2018 trip to Vienna. The waste is stored in special containers and carried in secure suitcases back to Russia. According to security experts, this measure is a form of biosecurity, ensuring that no details about Putin’s medical condition, DNA, or potential illnesses can be analyzed by foreign intelligence services.
Putin’s health has long been a subject of speculation. Observers have pointed to public appearances showing leg jerks, twitches, and even claims of body doubles being used. However, the Kremlin has consistently denied all rumors and insists the president is in good health.
This strict waste-collection protocol highlights the extraordinary security measures surrounding Putin, reflecting both paranoia and caution in protecting the Russian leader’s image and safeguarding state secrets.
