How Russia Uses Decoys and Disinformation to Conceal Putin's Whereabouts

Russian authorities have long employed elaborate measures to conceal the movements and location of President Vladimir Putin, according to a New York Times report. Journalists attempting to track Putin have been forced to rely on unconventional clues, including analyzing the plants visible in his office backgrounds. Russia reportedly uses decoy trains and fabricated office settings as part of its security strategy. These tactics reflect the extreme lengths the Kremlin goes to in order to protect Putin's personal security and maintain an air of unpredictability.