Vladimir Putin’s purported secret daughter expressed remorse for her father’s aggressive incursion into Ukraine.
Luiza Rozova, 22, reportedly the illicit offspring of the Russian leader, was approached by a Ukrainian journalist in France, whose brother had recently perished due to one of Putin’s missiles. The alleged daughter of the autocrat commended the reporter for bravely engaging with her but quickly made her excuses and disappeared into the streets of Paris, her current residence. The grieving journalist, Dmytro Sviatnenko, who lost his brother Volodymyr in November, urged her to implore her father to halt the violence.
Luiza, originally named Elizaveta Krivonogikh, was born during an extramarital liaison between Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh, now 50, who has transitioned from a cleaner to a banker and owner of a striptease club.
During a tense impromptu conversation, Sviatnenko confronted her, stating, “Three weeks ago, your father killed my brother.” He pressed further, questioning her stance on Putin’s policies. While wearing a partially concealing mask, Luiza initially objected to being filmed without permission. However, the journalist pointed out the ongoing turmoil in Kyiv and implored her to address her father’s actions. Despite her initial attempt to distance herself from Putin, Luiza eventually expressed regret and apologized for her father’s actions in Ukraine.
The 22-year-old resides in Paris and is employed by two art galleries, where she was spotted by the Ukrainian TV crew. Her mother reportedly amassed a fortune of around £75 million following her relationship with Putin, but it remains uncertain if Luiza maintains any communication with her alleged father.
Although Putin has neither acknowledged nor refuted his paternity, Russian mainstream media are prohibited from mentioning her. After her existence was disclosed in 2020, she was initially active on social media in Russia, showcasing a lavish lifestyle. However, her online presence diminished before the conflict, leading to speculations that Putin may have intervened to suppress her public image.