Putin ‘orders his two eldest daughters to live with him in his bunker palace as he reportedly fears assassination’

Reports claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his two eldest daughters to move into a heavily guarded “bunker palace” stem from recent investigations by independent Russian media and have been widely reported by several tabloids and news outlets. According to those reports, his daughters, Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova, along with their children, have reportedly relocated to Putin’s fortified Valdai residence amid heightened security concerns and fears of assassination attempts.  

The reports also say security around the complex has been significantly strengthened, with additional air-defense systems and other protective measures added in recent years. Some accounts link these measures to concerns about drone attacks and broader security threats related to Russia’s war in Ukraine.  

However, it’s important to note that these claims rely largely on media investigations and anonymous sources. The Kremlin has not publicly confirmed that Putin ordered his daughters to move into the residence because of assassination fears. In fact, Russian officials have previously pushed back against reports portraying Putin as isolated in bunkers, and the Kremlin has released footage intended to show him continuing public activities.  

In summary: the claim is being widely reported, but the specific motive—that Putin personally ordered the move because he fears assassination—has not been independently verified by official Russian sources.