How Putin Wants to Prevent a Coup in Russia @VisualPolitikEN

Vladimir Putin has been building his own private army for years, a sort of Praetorian Guard that closely resembles the SS or Iran's Revolutionary Guard. A force that has become absolutely crucial in the campaign in Ukraine. In this video, we reveal all the details.

[SkepticalChris]

A fun fact: 13 Roman Emperors were killed by their own Praetorian Guard:

[canemcave]

I would not be surprised if ultimately the "praetorian" guard is the one taking the emperor down

[johnhobbes]

A fun fact. Putin had so much trust in his national guard that he fled from Moscow as soon as he got the news of the mutiny.

[Capital-Circle]

Fascinating and concerning at the same time. Putin building a private army as a shield against potential coups shows how deeply he’s entrenched in power. The parallels with historical forces like the SS and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are striking—this isn’t just about Ukraine, it’s about securing his regime at any cost. The fact that internal stability is such a priority hints at cracks within Russia’s power structure. This could have far-reaching consequences for both Russia’s future and the ongoing conflict. Definitely one to watch closely! 🧐🔥

[danilolabbate]

"Reinforce the left side and you'll have weaken the right side. Reinforce the right and you'll weaken the left. Reinforce the front will weaken the back, reinforcing the back will weaken the front. An army is only strong when it is cohesive."

- Sun-Tzu, the Art of War

[live_free_or_perish]

Thanks! Really interesting stuff I didn't know before. Well made content

[kebman]

"Praetorian Guards" tend to backfire... When they realize how much power they have themselves.

[CrassSpektakel]

The comparison with the SS is very fitting.

[johnwalsh]

I think in a future Russian civil war, the Rosgvardia will be one major faction fighting in that war

[EAWanderer]

Only age will be his successor if he plays his cards right.
Although he has very few left. 😏

[o_-_o]

By raining men
out of windows,
hallelujah
By raining men Amen

[KINGCOBRA]

i remember the days people were buying into putin's propaganda and saying that they wanted a president like that. so easy to fool people

[Digmen]

Its great that you have brought this Rosgardia to our attention.

[menumlor]

Crazy how Putin sent his troops in the fight Neo Nazis. But he is arming his NG similar to the waffen SS.😂

[williamhenszlein]

Note to Putin: The Praetorian Guard assassinated, overthrew, or abandoned at least 13–15 emperors between 27 BC and 305 AD. You ain't safe buddy, it's just a different group that'd kill you.

[littlerainyone]

VisualPolitik videos are always good and getting better.

[agibbs-do]

THE COUNTER OFFENSIVE STOPPPED BECAUSE OF THE DAM'S DESTRUCTION

[NeilForshaw]

The Rosgvadia? The same that had a base 1 mile away from the Crocus Theatre yet just failed! :melting_face:

Expanding the Rosgvadia.... a bit risky... more chance for holes, less able to maintain control... just waiting for it to implode.

Also "Kharkiv". "Kharkov" sounds.... cursed 😆

[bubuhotep]

Plus side to Russia's National Guard getting all these tanks, helicopters and, artillery is it means less of these units for the Russian army.

[frgv]

It is always complicated to make a good army unit from a repression dead squadron of cowardly psychos that usually only deal with unarmed civilians.