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Paranoid Putin Ramps Up Security Service Staff as Killings Surge

Russia boosts its elite protective service to 812 roles amid a spike in killings.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 07:47 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 10:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: mezha.net · Українська правда · Українські Національні Новини (УНН) · Meduza · The Daily Beast.

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🇬🇧 English Sep 1, 19:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Sep 3, 09:08 UTC · Il Sole 24 ORE

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Where it stands

The Federal Protective Service’s central staff has been raised to 812 positions, the latest boost to President Vladimir Putin’s personal security detail. Mezha.net disclosed the exact figure, and Meduza noted that the move marks the fourth such enlargement.

Ukrainian outlets Українська правда and the Ukrainian National News (УНН) echoed the details, confirming the pattern of expansions since the invasion. The Daily Beast linked the staffing surge to a recent rise in killings, implying a perception of growing internal threats.

Coverage does not provide data on the scale of the killings or the timeline for appointing the new staff, nor does it explain how the additional roles will be allocated. Without those specifics, the impact of the increase on Russia’s security posture remains unclear.

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Answered

How many positions does the Federal Protective Service now have?

According to Mezha.net, the central staff has been expanded to 812 positions.

How many times has the service been expanded since the invasion?

Ukrainian sources state this is the fourth expansion since the full‑scale invasion of Ukraine began.

What reason is given for the latest increase?

The Daily Beast reports the expansion coincides with a surge in killings, suggesting heightened security concerns.

Topics

Russia Federal Protective Service Putin Ukraine invasion Security

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