Putin's Strava app

Recent investigations suggest that Vladimir Putin secretly owns a lavish £1 billion palace on the Black Sea, despite Kremlin denials. Data from the Strava exercise app revealed that members of Putin's Federal Protective Service were frequently in the vicinity of the estate during multiple years, further implicating the Russian president in its ownership. The palace, often compared to a 'James Bond villain's lair', features opulent amenities including a throne, a vineyard, and extensive underground passages. Allegations regarding the palace's ownership have persisted since they were first raised by independent media outlets and the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. To deflect scrutiny, Putin's associate Arkady Rotenberg claimed to be the palace's beneficiary, a statement met with skepticism. The latest findings reinforce suspicions that the property belongs to Putin and his partner Alina Kabaeva, together with their two children.