The woman reported to be Vladimir Putin's mistress has been sanctioned by the UK Government. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced today (May 13) that the Russian President's ex-wife and family members had also been added to the ever-growing UK sanctions list.
Alina Kabaeva, a retired Olympic gymnast, is widely reported to be Putin's mistress. A UK official described her as having a "close personal relationship" with Putin.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the 2004 Athens gold medalist has been engaged to the Russian leader and has had his children. The UK Government announced the latest sanctions as it continues to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine
