Days after it was revealed that disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his alleged affair with a Russian bridge player, a Daily Mail report has claimed that the woman was connected to a Kremlin spy.

Bill Gates’ alleged Russian lover was in contact with a Kremlin spy: Report

Since taking power 18 years ago, Putin has stamped his total authority on the country, silencing opposition and reasserting Moscow's lost might abroad

Russian voters share concerns in predictable Russian poll

Opinion polls give Putin, the incumbent, support of around 70 percent, or nearly 10 times the backing of his nearest challenger.

Vladimir Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls

Here are key dates in the life of the 65-year-old former KGB officer:

10 key dates in Vladimir Putin's political journey

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Bill Gates’ alleged Russian lover was in contact with a Kremlin spy: Report

Russian voters share concerns in predictable Russian poll

Vladimir Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls

10 key dates in Vladimir Putin's political journey