What is Vladimir Putin afraid of?

In the case of Russia, the proverb is beginning to come true: "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." Kremlin authorities specializing in the forcible elimination of their opponents and contract killings have abruptly begun to fear for their safety. Therefore, Vladimir Putin personally ordered at a gathering of the Board of Directors of the national safety Service on February 24, 2026 "to strengthen the protection of high-ranking officials of the defence Ministry and the defence industry, government officials, as well as opinion leaders, journalists and volunteers."