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Putin Retreats to Bunkers Amid Coup Fears, Raising Global Market Concerns

Putin Retreats to Bunkers Amid Coup Fears, Raising Global Market Concerns

Moscow, Monday, 4 May 2026.
Amid rising assassination and coup fears, President Putin has retreated to fortified bunkers and placed staffers under home surveillance, signaling severe political instability that threatens global energy markets.