The Emperor's New Clothes: Putin's Security Detail Exposed A recent video circulating on social media appears to show Russian President Vladimir Putin strolling through the streets of Siberia, shaking hands and smiling at his adoring fans without a security detail in sight.
However, a closer examination of the footage reveals that Putin's entourage is actually a sophisticated security operation.
The presence of three heavily armed men in military gear, sporting night vision goggles and assault rifles, suggests a "classic three zone security plan" familiar to those who have followed high profile events worldwide.