Russia Puts TV Propaganda Chiefs Under Guard Amid Threat of Ukrainian Strikes
Russia’s National Guard has stepped up security for senior television executives and prominent presenters, reportedly amid fears they could be targeted by Ukraine.
Russia has bolstered security measures around key television channel executives amid growing fears of Ukrainian aggression, according to the independent Russian outlet Agentstvo. The initiative, reportedly initiated by Viktor Zolotov, leader of Russia's National Guard Rosgvardia, now sees security officers accompanying most senior television officials.
Employees of federal television channels have confirmed that the protection extends to presenters as well, with some even attending events like birthday celebrations in Moscow with security vehicles present. Previously, senior executives only received occasional security support, but now the presence of Rosgvardia officers is more noticeable.
The heightened security measures began during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting the most prominent propagandists. Notable figures including RT's Margarita Simonyan, Vladlen Tatarsky, Zakhar Prilepin, Solovyov, Skabeyeva, and Kiselyov have experienced increased protection since the start of the conflict. Ukraine has also demonstrated its capability to conduct long-range drone strikes inside Russia, targeting military, industrial, and energy facilities.
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