Putin's Daughters Make Rare Public Appearance in Saint Petersburg This Week
In a rare occurrence, Vladimir Putin's two alleged daughters made public appearances this week at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This flagship event, held in the Russian president's home city, saw Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova participate in panels, marking a significant moment given the secrecy surrounding Putin's family life. Putin has never publicly confirmed that Vorontsova, 39, and Tikhonova, 37, are his daughters. Despite this, various media reports and a 2022 sanction by the US Treasury identify them as "daughters of Russian President Putin." The president has been known to fiercely protect details of his private life, making these public engagements noteworthy. On Thursday, Katerina Tikhonova, a technology executive linked to the Russian military, spoke on a panel discussing the defense sector's role in enhancing Russia's "technological sovereignty." "The sovereignty of the state is one of th...
