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Russian Propaganda Executives Put Under Heavy National Guard Protection as Security Fears Grow
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Russia has placed senior television executives and prominent broadcasters under increased Rosgvardia protection amid fears they could become targets of Ukrainian operations, independent Russian outlet Agentstvo reported on September 3, citing four informed sources.
The initiative reportedly came from Rosgvardia chief Viktor Zolotov and significantly expands the security presence around some of the most influential figures in Russia’s state-controlled television system.
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An employee at one federal television channel told Agentstvo that Rosgvardia personnel now accompany nearly all senior channel executives.
The additional protection has not necessarily been welcomed by everyone involved.
Some television executives are reportedly uncomfortable with the arrangement because permanent security escorts also amount to continuous surveillance by members of Russia’s security apparatus.
The measures extend beyond channel management to prominent television presenters.
One broadcaster who recently celebrated a birthday in Moscow reportedly arrived at the event accompanied by a dedicated security vehicle, according to another source cited by Agentstvo.
A separate person familiar with senior figures in Russia’s television industry said security officers had occasionally accompanied top channel executives in the past, but their presence has now become substantially more visible and routine.
The shift suggests Moscow is treating senior figures in its television establishment as potential security targets rather than simply media personalities.
Russian television remains one of the Kremlin’s most important instruments for shaping domestic perceptions of the war against Ukraine, with leading channels and presenters routinely amplifying official narratives, attacking Kyiv and Western governments, and promoting support for Russia’s military campaign.
Earlier, reports emerged that interest in Russian federal state-run television channels continues to decline.
Over the past few months, the country’s three primary broadcasters—Rossiya 1, NTV, and Channel One—have seen an average viewership loss of about 14%.
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