Alexei Dyumin: Putin's Closest Ally

Alexei Dyumin, a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin, was recently appointed to Russia's Security Council. Born in 1972, Dyumin has had a distinguished career, including stints in the Federal Guards Service, GRU, and as the governor of Tula region. His new role fuels speculation about his presidential potential.

Alexei Dyumin, appointed to Russia's Security Council this Monday, is widely regarded as one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies.

Dyumin, born on August 28, 1972, in Kursk, comes from a family with military and educational backgrounds. In 1995, he joined the Federal Guards Service and protected high-profile figures like President Boris Yeltsin and Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin.

He continued in the president's bodyguard service through Putin's first and second terms, later becoming deputy head of the presidential bodyguard in 2012. Dyumin also played a significant role in the annexation of Crimea. In 2016, he was elected governor of Tula region. Recently, he was named one of Putin's aides overseeing the defense industry, fueling speculation about his presidential potential.

(With inputs from agencies.)