Russian President Vladimir Putin does not use a smartphone. Prioritizing security and privacy, Putin only uses official phone lines. Mobile phones are completely banned in the Kremlin. Putin believes that the internet and smartphones pose a serious threat to high-profile leaders.
Russian President Putin Avoids Phones
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the few world leaders who completely abstain from using smartphones and personal mobile devices. Putin's unique style is adopted with the highest level of security and privacy in mind. He believes that using a smartphone can be risky for any high-profile leader.
In a 2018 meeting with scientists, Mikhail Kovalchuk, head of the Kurchatov Nuclear Research Institute, stated that everyone has a smartphone these days. To this, Putin replied, “You said everyone has a smartphone, but I don't have one.” This statement was the first public revelation of his mobile-free life.
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In the Russian Kremlin, the main center of government and Putin's residence, mobile phones are completely banned. Putin has stated that if he needs to talk to someone, he only uses official phone lines. His security team and officials also adhere to this rule.
During a conversation with schoolchildren in 2017, Putin revealed that he rarely uses the internet. He also described the internet as a special CIA project and said that trusting online devices and the internet can be dangerous. This is why Putin completely avoids mobile phones or smartphones.
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According to Putin, the use of smartphones and the internet can pose a threat to the privacy and security of any leader. It is essential for high-level security reasons that they communicate only through secure and controlled channels. This decision is considered part of their contemporary security measures.
While leaders like US President Donald Trump have personal smartphones and iPhones, Putin maintains a distance from technological devices. This is not only for security but also to ensure privacy and safeguard the responsibilities of high-profile leadership.
Putin's approach is part of his overall security strategy. As a high-profile leader, every activity and communication of Putin becomes a part of his security. Therefore, his mobile-free life is an exemplary example of how security, privacy, and leadership responsibilities can be prioritized.
