2025-08-18T05:36:38Z

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Imagine a world leader requiring a dedicated suitcase just for his poop. That’s right! Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bodyguards reportedly brought a special “poop suitcase” to collect his fecal waste during the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to The Express US.

But why on earth would they do this? Well, this unusual precaution is designed to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from analyzing Putin's waste for clues about his health. As bizarre as it sounds, The Express US reported that Putin’s security team is in charge of collecting and transporting his waste back to Russia during overseas trips.

At the summit, tight security protocols surrounded the Russian leader. Bodyguards maintained a close presence, implementing multiple protective measures to safeguard not just Putin, but also any sensitive information that might be contained within those precious poop bags.

Citing investigative journalists Regis Gente and Mikhail Rubin from the French publication Paris Match, The Express US detailed how members of Putin’s Federal Protection Service (FPS) collect his human waste, including feces, store it in special bags, and carry it in designated briefcases. Talk about taking health precautions to another level!

This peculiar practice isn’t new; it reportedly dates back several years, even to Putin's visit to France in May 2017. The Russian leader’s security measures aim to ensure that foreign powers can’t take samples of his human waste, potentially gaining insights into his health status.

Journalist Farida Rustamova also mentioned that such measures were in place during Putin's visit to Vienna, where he utilized a portable toilet. She noted that a source disclosed this peculiar practice has been carried out by Putin since he stepped into leadership in 1999.

The revelations come amid mounting speculation about the 72-year-old's health. Concerns have been raised for years, especially after an incident last November when Putin was seen jerking his legs during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. According to Dr. Bob Berookhim, this could indicate a neurological disorder like Parkinson’s disease.

Putin’s unusual health measures were further underscored when he was observed twitching in his seat during a 2023 meeting with Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenko. In 2022, the Kremlin even sought to dismiss rumors propagated by the General SVR Telegram channel, which claimed that Putin had soiled himself following a fall.