Posted by Zee Oab
14 Sep, 2025
Why does Vladimir Putin reportedly take his poop back to Russia when traveling abroad
Protecting medical secrets
Vladimir Putin is famously secretive about his personal life and health. Bodily waste such as urine or feces can reveal a lot about a person’s medical condition — from chronic illnesses to cancer markers, infections, or medications. By ensuring his waste is collected and transported back to Russia, Putin minimizes the risk that foreign intelligence services could test it in laboratories and gain insights into his health. For a leader who has ruled for decades and wants to project strength, hiding vulnerabilities is crucial.
Why does Vladimir Putin reportedly take...
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Continuation of Cold War–style practices The practice may seem bizarre, but it reflects Cold War–era tactics. During the Soviet period, intelligence services reportedly tried to analyze foreign leaders’ health from discarded items, including waste. Putin, who came from a KGB background, likely sees this measure as normal espionage counterintelligence. In his worldview, no detail is too small to guard. Transporting his waste back to Russia is simply another layer of control in a system obsessed with secrecy.
A matter of state security In Russia, Putin’s health is considered a matter of national security. If rivals or adversaries knew he had a serious illness, it could weaken Russia’s geopolitical position or embolden opposition at home. Collecting and returning his waste to Russia ensures that this highly personal information remains under Kremlin control. It’s not just paranoia — intelligence agencies historically have tried to analyze the health of foreign leaders, so this precaution isn’t unprecedented.
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