Putin's Alleged Son Ivan, 10, Surfaces in Photos

Photos allegedly depicting Ivan Vladimirovich Putin, the secret 10-year-old son of Russian President Vladimir Putin and former gymnast Alina Kabaeva, have surfaced online, reportedly leaked by the opposition-linked Telegram channel VChK-OGPU before the channel was taken down. Ivan, described as closely resembling a young Putin, is said to live a secluded life surrounded by security and caregivers, rarely interacting with other children. Reports suggest Ivan has a younger brother, Vladimir, aged four, but neither child had been seen publicly until now, as both have been shielded from public view behind high-security walls. While Putin and the Kremlin continue to deny any relationship with Kabaeva or fathering these children, independent investigative journalists and anti-Kremlin activists have uncovered evidence pointing to the existence of the two sons. Putin has made rare, indirect references to 'my little ones' in public, though Russian state media tend to soften such admissions. The revelations add to longstanding intrigue surrounding Putin's private life, which he has consistently guarded from public scrutiny.