Reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards collect his urine and feces during foreign visits and transport them back to Russia. The practice is reportedly carried out by the Federal Protective Service (FSO), the agency responsible for the security of Russian officials.
According to investigative journalists Regis Gente and Mikhail Rubin, writing for Paris Match, the collected biological waste is sealed in special pouches and returned to Moscow in dedicated suitcases.
The measure is intended to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from analyzing Putin’s waste, which could reveal information about his health, medications, or genetic conditions.
The protocol, sometimes referred to as the “poop suitcase,” has been reported during several of Putin’s trips abroad, including visits to France in 2017 and Saudi Arabia in 2019.
Sources suggest the practice dates back to at least 1999 and forms part of Russia’s broader efforts to control information about the president’s personal health.
The measure has drawn international attention and speculation amid ongoing discussions about Putin’s health. The Kremlin has consistently denied claims of serious health problems, emphasizing that the practice reflects the lengths taken to protect the privacy and image of the Russian leader.
