Why Putin Travels With a ‘Poop Suitcase’ and Armoured Aurus: Decoding His Secret Security
Kazi Nasir | Dec 05, 2025, 15:30 IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin
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This article explores the extraordinary security measures surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is considered one of the most heavily guarded leaders in the world. It explains why his security team allegedly collects and transports his waste popularly known as the “poop suitcase” to prevent foreign agencies from analysing his health.
Since Vladimir Putin has held the command of Russia for over 25 years. In this period, he inevitably picked up a few enemies as well. Which is the reason he is one of the world's most guarded leaders, whose surroundings are held with an extra caution. The more astonishing thing coming out of the media report about the 'poop suitcase' and his personal car, called as a 'fortress on wheels.' His web of security can be witnessed in the ongoing visit to India.
Putin and his fascinating security protocol became gossip material on social media. It's said that his bodyguards collect his poop when he travels abroad and then carry it back to Russia again. But why? The reason behind this unusual practice is, a caution, to stop the foreign government from studying his waste so that they can know about his health.
The story about this 'Poop Suitcase' was first published by a French magazine, Paris Match, where journalists Regis Gente and Mikhail Rubin wrote about it. According to their report, the security officers of Putin packed his waste in Seal bags and stored it inside a special briefcase and then flew back to Moscow.
Putin carries his personal car when he visits another country to travel himself from one place to another. The name of his vehicle is 'Aurus Senal' as Trump's 'Beast.' His vehicle introduced in 2018, a car where protection blends with luxury, widely known as a fortress on wheels.His car earned attention worldwide due to its sophisticated features such as its active cruise control system and has the ability to go from zero to 100 km/h in just six seconds. It has electronic traction control, lane departure warning and an advanced braking system. Capable of withstanding armour piercing bullets and grenade attacks. In 2024, Putin gifted an Aurus Senal to North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
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Story of Poop Suitcase
Russian President Putin
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Story of Fortress on Wheels
Aurus Senat limousine
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