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Who is Ivan Vladimirovich Putin? Leaked pic shows Vladimir Putin’s ‘secret son’ for the first time

  • A Russian anti-Kremlin Telegram channel reportedly published the first photo of Vladimir Putin's alleged secret son, Ivan.
  • This image emerged amidst previous reports by independent journalists claiming Putin has two sons with Alina Kabaeva.
  • Sources identified the boy as Ivan Vladimirovich Putin and say authorities keep him hidden from public view.
  • The channel described the child, reportedly 10 years old, as "the most secret and probably the loneliest boy."
  • Reports indicate the boy lives isolated with guards and teachers, having little contact with other children.
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Lean Right

The TV station Telegram Anti-Kremlin VChK-OGPU unveiled this week exclusive photos of Ivan Vladimirovich Putin, the supposed hidden son, as his name indicates, of Vladimir Putin.

·Paris, France
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Lean Left

The Russian president is known for consistently hiding his privacy.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Lean Left

Vladimir Putin recognized that two daughters born from a first marriage but in all likelihood, the Kremlin leader would also have two hidden sons with an ex-Olympic champion. Clichés by Ivan, one...

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Center

For years Vladimir Putin has been cultivating the mystery about his private life. But a new photo revives the most persistent rumors: would he have a hidden son, named Ivan, with gymnast Alina Kabaeva?

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NewsX broke the news in on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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