In a surprising turn of events, Vladimir Putin, a leader famously private about his personal life, recently offered a cryptic admission. When a state media member directly asked him, “Vladimir, are you in love?”, the 73-year-old simply replied, “Yes. That answers the final part of your question.” He offered no further details, leaving the world to speculate about the object of his affection.
This brief, enigmatic statement has reignited long-standing rumours about his alleged secret relationship with former Olympic gold medalist and now prominent politician, Alina Kabaeva. The 42-year-old, once a teenage rhythmic gymnast, has been linked to Putin for an alleged 18 years, with claims suggesting their relationship began when she was just 17 and he was 58, well before his 2014 divorce.
Despite their significant age difference, the pair are rumoured to share a deep connection, allegedly even having two sons, Ivan (10) and Vladimir (6). Kabaeva herself has transitioned from a decorated athlete to a powerful figure within the Russian government, having retired from gymnastics in 2007 to embark on a political career. She has also been awarded the prestigious title of Honoured Master of Sports under Putin’s administration.
While the rumour mill has churned for years, neither Putin nor Kabaeva has ever officially confirmed their romance. Putin’s recent “yes” breaks years of silence, adding a layer of intrigue to his notoriously guarded personal affairs. The identity of his beloved remains a mystery, but for many, the speculation only intensens around the former gymnast turned politician.
Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/gallery/vladimir-putin-teen-gymnast-after-36434484
