European Intelligence: Shoigu May Be Preparing A Coup D'état In Russia
- 4.05.2026, 9:33
Putin fears an assassination attempt.
Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu "is associated with the risk of a coup attempt because he retains significant influence in the top military command." This is according to an intelligence report from an unnamed European country. The document was given to the editorial boards of several media outlets. Among them are the U.S. television channel CNN, the Financial Times and Russian "Important Stories".
The document claims that since the beginning of March 2026, the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin have been concerned about leaks of sensitive information and the risk of a plot or coup attempt against the Russian president. In particular, it fears the use of drones for a possible assassination attempt by members of Russia's political elite.
The authors of the report said that former Russian Defense Minister and current Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu has retained "significant influence in the military command" and is "associated with the risk of a coup attempt."
The report does not provide evidence to support the allegations against Shoigu, who was previously considered very close to Putin. Given that the publication of the document could be aimed at destabilizing the Kremlin, it is noteworthy that European intelligence is simultaneously effectively warning the Kremlin of a possible coup d'état, CNN pointed out.
Because of the threat, the Kremlin has stepped up personal security measures around Putin, installing surveillance systems in the homes of his closest staffers. Those visiting the Russian president must be double-checked, and employees in his inner circle can only use phones without internet access.
In addition, the Federal Security Service (FSO) has significantly reduced the list of places Putin regularly visits, he also "often takes refuge in modernized bunkers" where he "can work for weeks, while the Russian media continue to use pre-made videos."
The report also notes that in some areas of Moscow, utilities are periodically disconnected