MOSCOW: As per reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has survived an assassination attempt. According to General SVR, a Telegram account, Putin's limousine was hit with a loud bang which was followed by smoke as the Russian president was on his way to his residence. He was unharmed as the car was quickly driven to safety.
The channel claims that the head of the President's bodyguard (service) and several other people have been suspended and are in custody.
News of the assassination attempt came after a group of political leaders called on the Duma to remove Putin from power, citing the country's military damage and economic problems caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In 2017, Putin stated that there have been five assassination attempts on him.