February 3, 2026
Who are the Russians named in the latest Epstein files? Vladimir Putin, for one.
Last week’s release of roughly three million additional documents from the U.S. Justice Department ’s years-long investigation into the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shed new light on the late financier’s connections with powerful people around the globe. While references to Donald Trump have predominated headlines, journalists have also identified several high-profile Russian politicians, businessmen, and public figures mentioned in the Epstein files — including President Vladimir Putin himself. Here’s what we know so far.
TL;DR
- New Epstein documents reveal connections to Russian politicians and businessmen.
- Vladimir Putin's name appears in over a thousand documents, discussing potential meetings and alleged management of his assets.
- Correspondence mentions young women and girls from Russia and Ukraine.
- Other mentioned Russian figures include Maria Drokova, Ilya Ponomarev, Vitaly Churkin, Umar Dzhabrailov, and Vladislav Doronin.
- Epstein also showed interest in the work of writer Vladimir Nabokov.
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