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Will Stewart

Son of Putin war propagandist taunted after avoiding Russia draft to fight in Ukraine

The son of one of Vladimir Putin's propagandists has been slammed online as he celebrates his 21st birthday - but still avoids the Russian draft to fight in Ukraine.

Leontyi 'Leo' Kandelaki is the son of multi-millionaire TV presenter Tina Kandelaki who, throughout the war, has spouted Kremlin propaganda and vitriolic anti-Ukrainian views.

Leo, a musician by trade, has faced a backlash for his mother’s views and his own silence on the topic.

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