Vladimir Putin's secret lover has confirmed their relationship in a TV interview, saying he is her "ideal man."
Alina Kabaeva, 39, is a former Olympic gymnast who is 30 years younger than him and the pair have never acknowledged their relationship, but many suspect they have at least two children together.
Fifteen years ago this month she was interviewed on TV by schoolchildren and mentioned her unnamed partner but now many say it is clear the man in her life was and still is warmonger Putin.
