A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home, reports Maira Butt

Dmitry Peskov dismissed reports saying Moscow had sharply raised security around the Russian president because of fears of a coup or assassination attempt.

Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with Ukraine

Fears of Ukrainian drone attacks kept the military parade on Red Square modest in scale. The three-day truce between Moscow and Kyiv was only finalized the previous evening.

A series of assassinations of top Russian figures has left Putin fearing for his life, but experts warn that the real threat could be far closer to home, reports Maira Butt

For years, President Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s Victory Day parade to show off its weapons, accentuate his dominance, and deliver narratives on World War II and the present.…