Ilina Kabaeva, Putin’s alleged girlfriend, among the proposals to be sanctioned by the EU


The former Russian gymnast Alina Kabayevawho was allegedly linked to the president of Russia, Vladimir Putinhas been included in the new sanctions package who will approve the European Union (EU) against him Kremlin for the invasion of UkraineCNN reported this Friday.

The chain, which cites European diplomatic sources, assured that Kabaeva’s name will appear on the list of those affected by the sixth package of sanctions that will be approved by the twenty-seven countries that make up the European Union.

Sanctions package still under negotiation

The EU has not officially signed the draft of the proposal, but it could do so this Friday at a meeting of ambassadors of the member countries, currently underway at the community headquarters in Brussels, the US chain added.

“The discussions continue. It is not all cake, but we have to wait and see & rdquor ;, a source from the European Commission told CNN tersely.

A relationship always denied by the Kremlin

The yellow press has reported on numerous occasions about a possible romantic relationship between Putin and Kabaevadouble Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics and also a businesswoman and former deputy, born in 1983, but the Kremlin has always denied it.

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In April, The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials had also been debating whether or not to impose sanctions on Kabaeva, as the move could further escalate tensions by being a personal blow to Putin.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, the EU has so far approved five rounds of sanctions against Ukraine’s government. Moscow which include banks, Business and personalities of that country.


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