Putin, women, favours: DOJ files reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s efforts to build Russian ties
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 17, 2026
Convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to cultivate ties with Russia’s political elite and repeatedly pressed for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to US Justice Department files released on Tuesday. The documents detail Epstein’s travel to Russia and efforts to recruit young Russian women through senior intermediaries.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/17/2026