In a tense and emotional encounter on the streets of Paris, a young woman alleged to be Vladimir Putin's secret daughter told a bereaved Ukrainian journalist she was "really sorry" for her father's war.
Paris Street Confrontation
Luiza Rozova, 22, who now lives in the French capital, was approached by Dmytro Sviatnenko, a reporter whose brother was killed by a Russian missile in November. The impromptu interview, filmed by a Ukrainian TV crew, saw Sviatnenko directly confront Rozova about her father's actions.
"Three weeks ago, your father killed my brother," the journalist stated, before demanding to know if she supported the Kremlin's policies. Initially defensive and attempting to shield her face, Rozova questioned what the war had to do with her. Sviatnenko countered, "Well, he's your father. At the very least, you could call him right now and say, 'Dad, stop shelling Kyiv'."
An Apology and a Plea
After her initial attempts to distance herself, Rozova's stance softened. She told the journalist, "Unfortunately, I can't help you. I'm very sorry." She then expressed clearer regret for the ongoing conflict, stating, "I'm really sorry that this is happening."
She added, "Unfortunately, I'm not responsible for this situation. I'm glad you had the courage to come up to me and talk." Following the exchange, she made her excuses and vanished into the Paris streets.
The Background of Putin's Alleged Daughter
Luiza Rozova, whose real name is reported to be Elizaveta Krivonogikh, is believed to have been born from an extra-marital affair between the Russian president and Svetlana Krivonogikh. Her mother, once a cleaner, is now a multi-millionaire banker and striptease club owner worth an estimated £75 million.
Rozova, who works for two art galleries in Paris, was once prominent on Russian social media, showcasing a lavish lifestyle of private jets and luxury fashion. However, her public profile vanished shortly before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Reports suggest Putin himself sought to suppress her online presence ahead of the war.
The Kremlin has never officially acknowledged nor denied that Luiza Rozova is the Russian leader's daughter. Mainstream Russian media is banned from mentioning her existence, which was first widely reported in 2020.
