Putin's name was mentioned exactly 1055 times! A statement from Russia that will create a stir about Epstein.

05.02.2026 06:20

The detail that Jeffrey Epstein engaged in intense lobbying to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from 2010 to 2018, and that Putin's name appeared 1,055 times in the documents, has resonated widely in the public. As the first statement regarding Epstein's newly released documents from Russia comes in, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, "We see how Western elites treat children, even their own children."

According to the latest Epstein files published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Jeffrey Epstein made systematic attempts to arrange face-to-face meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin starting in 2010.

TRIED TO CONTACT PUTIN MULTIPLE TIMES

Putin's name appears a total of 1,055 times in the documents. Emails show that Epstein attempted to reach out to Putin, especially in early 2010, after his first conviction for facilitating child prostitution.

WHETHER HE SUCCEEDED IN MEETING IS A MATTER OF CURIOSITY

The documents reveal that between 2013 and 2018, Epstein enlisted his friends and political connections to arrange meetings with Putin under the guise of attracting foreign investment to Russia. It is unclear from the documents whether Epstein succeeded in securing this meeting.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM RUSSIA DAYS LATER

As developments regarding the Epstein files caused a wide stir, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova made her first comments on the matter.

"WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THESE PEOPLE?"

During her weekly press conference, Zakharova recalled that more than 3 million materials referred to as the Epstein files had been published, stating, "We see how Western elites treat children, even their own children. It doesn't matter to them. For years, what do you expect from people who commit violence against children, corrupt them, and make it a norm?"

Emphasizing that nothing can be expected from those who seek to advance their political careers by exploiting the victims of this corruption, including minors, Zakharova stated, "They are the ones standing behind the Kiev regime. They are the ones providing massive funds to the Kiev regime to kill children and civilians. They even legitimize organ trafficking by simplifying organ transplants on Ukrainian territory without the consent of the people, just like (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelensky does."