More and more Russians are fleeing their country. Among them is now Vladimir Putin’s goddess Ksenia Sobchak, who is afraid of the Ukraine war.
the essentials in brief
- Ksenia Sobchak is Vladimir Putin’s godfather.
- The 40-year-old has now fled Russia.
Out, nothing but away!
After millions left the country during the Ukraine war, more and more people are now fleeing from Russia.
Whether journalists, artists or members of the opposition – none of them see a future in the country. Youngest refugee victim of the Ukraine war: Putin’s godfather Xenia Sobchak (40)!
The dedicated and critical goddaughter of Vladimir Putin (69) is said to have fled to Israel. Her hometowns of Saint Petersburg and Moscow are no longer safe enough for her.
Ksenia Sobchak is the daughter of Putin’s political foster father Anatoly Sobchak. He was one of the former mayors of St. Petersburg.
The 40-year-old used to present TV shows and acted as boss for a lifestyle magazine. Four years ago she even ran against Putin in the presidential elections.
After the lost election, Xenia was repeatedly criticized. She turned away from her prominent godfather Putin, as did her mom, who also sharply criticized Putin.
A new Russian law provides for up to 15 years in prison for “fake news”. What is meant are the “special military operations in Ukraine”, as the Kremlin calls the war. Xenia called the operations by their names.
Incidentally, the head of the last independent TV station has now fled. Tikhon Dsjadko acted for the channel “Doschd”. He too is afraid of the Ukraine war and no longer believes in free reporting.
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