British newspapers say Putin hired an entire team of food tasters because he feared poisoning.

Russian President Putin frequently engages in outdoor activities, which are greatly admired by the Russian people.

According to the British newspaper Daily Star, Russian leader Vladimir Putin hired a team of food tasters to sample food, fearing he would be a target for poisoning.

According to the same report, with his experience from his time in the KGB, President Putin has always had a particular sensitivity to his personal security, and he has special methods to protect his skin from exposure to deadly chemicals.

According to the same report, the indoor swimming pool where Putin swims for two hours each day is also tested for suspicious chemical levels. The report also states that Putin has ordered that his food and drinks be tested by medical and culinary experts.

President Putin has always had particular sensitivities regarding his own security.

"The staff who prepared his meals were all checked and tested using instruments to detect any signs of poison, from its aroma to its temperature."

Finally, all meals are inspected by expert tasters and kept warm for a sufficient amount of time to allow a range of toxic substances to take effect, if any. Only after all these tests are complete does Putin enjoy it,” Dailystar reported.