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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sex scandal rocks Kremlin: Putin aide flew 23-year-old lover around Russia on lavish military aircraft
There has been an alleged top-level sex scandal in Moscow after a 23-year-old woman openly posted that she was flown on a Russian military plane , usually reserved for high-ranking officials, to see a restricted military airbase in southern Russia, as per a report. The posts, which have since been removed, have led to various speculations. Weekend Getaway or State-Sponsored Favour? Maria Shalaeva , a young woman from Yekaterinburg, surprised social media users when she casually shared photos and stories of flying aboard a Defense Ministry Ilyushin-76 military jet for what she called a "weekend getaway" to Rostov-on-Don, as per The Sun report. Her trip wasn't just luxury, it was exclusive, because the airport she flew to is reportedly shut off to all but military aircraft, according to the report. ALSO READ: Stellar comeback: After a lost decade and near bankruptcy in the 2010s, Greece set to become debt-free by 2029 Who Is the Mysterious 'Kremlin Man'? The trip wasn't diplomatic or commercial, it was for personal use, as Shalaeva suggested that her lover was a "Kremlin man," powerful enough to orchestrate a private military flight and treat her to appointments like a city manicure, as per The Sun. The 23-year-old had posted asking, 'Who's saying planes don't fly to Rostov?" and then pointed out that, 'They do - just not all of them, and not for everyone. Anyway, I flew back to Rostov again. Can't seem to let it go,' as quoted by The Sun. Live Events She even revealed that her lover is 'a Kremlin man, though, that's another story. Reliability level is 200%,' as quoted in the report. According to an independent media outlet, Russian president Vladimir Putin's trusted defence minister, Andrei Belousov , is suspected to be her lover, reported The Sun. The speculation arose as Belousov is known to be a known womaniser from earlier email leaks, and his photograph appears in a video she posted, and in one video her lover has grey hair, and so does Belousov, who was a Kremlin apparatchik before becoming defence minister, as reported by The Sun. The Sun's military sources pointed out that the Kremlin's 'sugar daddy' had been visited at work by the secret services after the mistress's revelations, as per the report. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos shocks the internet with surprise hair comeback after a decade of baldness Speculation Swirls About Child's Paternity While, Shalaeva even shared that she brought her three-year-old son, Tim, on the trip, which led to speculation that the kid is her lover's offspring, reported The Sun. She had posted, 'At three years old, he's already flown in a military aircraft,' as per the report. She said, 'Tim got to sit right in the cockpit and even grabbed some crisps from the pilot," adding, 'We were greeted warmly. Timmy was chilling, watching cartoons the whole ride,' as quoted by The Sun report. No Confirmation, But Just Speculations The mistress even gave a hint, saying that her lover was 'not military!! Not FSB either! Now, I know who he is, but I'm not allowed to say,' as quoted in the report. According to the report, Belousov is an economist and civilian technocrat but is not a career soldier and holds no formal military rank, yet his authority rivals that of Russia's top generals. Andrei Belousov's Reputation Under the Spotlight While Nexta independent media claimed in its report that, 'In private posts, Shalaeva hints that it's Belousov himself, the new defence minister of the Russian Federation [who is her lover],' adding, 'The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation flies his mistress on a military plane,' as quoted in The Sun report. FAQs Who is Maria Shalaeva? She's a 23-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg who posted about being flown on a Russian military jet, sparking the current scandal, as per The Sun report. Why is Andrei Belousov suspected? He's a high-ranking civilian official with the power to arrange such flights, matches the physical description, and reportedly appears in one of her videos.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin official caught flying racy mistress, 23, around Russia on prized $100m military jets as sex scandal rocks Kremlin
A SEX scandal has rocked the Kremlin as a top Putin official has been revealed using $100million military planes to transport his mistress around Russia. Maria Shalaeva, 23, shared online she was being flown on a defence ministry Ilyushin-76 aircraft for a weekend getaway to Rostov-on-Don - the same location of Russian armed forces war headquarters. 10 Maria Shalaeva boasted about taking an armed forces plane to the closed airport in Rostov-on-Don for a weekend getaway Credit: East2West 10 The racy mistress often posts teasing snaps on her social media Credit: East2West 10 Shalaeva says her lover is a 'Kremlin man' Credit: East2West 10 The mistress flew to an airport which only allows military planes to land Credit: East2West One independent media outlet has dragged in the name of He is said to be a known womaniser from earlier email leaks, and his photograph appears on a video she posted. It is also clear from one video her lover has grey hair , as does Belousov, who was a Kremlin apparatchik before becoming defence minister. Yet there are strong indications that her man - apparently seen in shorts from behind on the plane - could be younger. Read more on Russia Whether the affair is Belousov or another senior official figure in the Russian power structure, the disclosure triggered fury over what is seen as a security breach. As the scandal unfolded today, military sources indicated that the Kremlin 'sugar daddy' had been visited at work by the secret services after the mistress's revelations. Shalaeva, from Yekaterinburg, boasted in now-deleted posts - that she was flying to Rostov-on-Don, a city she had visited before with her lover. The airport, however, is being Most read in The US Sun The 23-year-old went on to reveal her beloved booked her a manicure appointment in the city. She posted: 'Who's saying planes don't fly to Rostov? From 'moving' corpse & corruption scandal to quick 'suicide' story: 5 glaring questions in gun death of Putin minister 'They do - just not all of them, and not for everyone. Anyway, I flew back to Rostov again. Can't seem to let it go.' She said her lover is 'a Kremlin man, though, that's another story. Reliability level is 200%.' She admits to bringing her three-year-old son Tim on the trip, leading to speculation he is her lover's offspring. 'At three years old, he's already flown in a military aircraft,' she posted. 10 A picture of Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, 66, appears in Shalaeva's posts as her lover is said to have grey hair Credit: East2West 10 Belousov holds no formal military rank but his authority rivals that of Russia's top generals Credit: AFP 'Tim got to sit right in the cockpit and even grabbed some crisps from the pilot. 'We were greeted warmly. Timmy was chilling, watching cartoons the whole ride.' Shalaeva says her lover calls her "yebobo [crazy]" and sometimes asks if she's ever had a concussion. She insisted he was 'not military!! Not FSB either! Now, I know who he is, but I'm not allowed to say.' Belousov, an economist and civilian technocrat, is not a career soldier and holds no formal military rank - but his authority In Rostov, Shalaeva, her son, and her mystery man were reportedly picked up by a 'very expensive foreign car,' rumoured to be a Maybach. Nexta independent media - a respected outlet originally from Belarus and now Warsaw-based - linked her to Belousov, but without giving any verification. 'In private posts, Shalaeva hints that it's Belousov himself, the new defence minister of the Russian Federation [who is her lover],' stated Nexta. 'The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation flies his mistress on a military plane.' It was local media in Rostov that first flagged the scandal, without naming names. Russian outlets have so far avoided identifying the man. Retire Major General Vladimir Popov didn't mince words: 'Everyone will be found and punished.' He made it clear Belousov bears ultimate responsibility for the military flight. 'If this reaches the defence minister, I expect he'll come down hard for such poor oversight. And from there, the punishment will trickle down.' 10 The 23-year-old took her son along with her on the trip Credit: East2West 10 The boy was seen checking out the cockpit Credit: East2West 10 The mystery man was also aboard the plane Credit: East2West Pro-Kremlin military blogger Andrey Medvedev added: 'It seems the Military Counterintelligence Department has plenty to do.' 'I can imagine how much information the SBU [Ukrainian security service] and Western intelligence agencies get just from monitoring social networks,' he wrote. 'In a photo posted by this reckless girl, you can find all sorts of interesting details to understand which planes fly to Rostov, who arranged those rides for her. And so on.' It comes as the Kremlin was accused of covering up the death of a sacked Russian minister after Roman Starovoit, Telegram channels with links to the Russian security forces reported Starovoit's cause of death as suicide - claiming the minister was found dead with gunshot wounds. However, an independent Russian media outlet now reports that he had been beaten before his death. News outlet Starovoit's glam girlfriend 10 Her beloved booked her a manicure appointment in Rostov-on-Don Credit: East2West
India.com
03-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
India takes a Huge steps, says NO to Russia's Su-57 Jets, S-500 Air Defense System, INS Tamal and S-400 likely to be...,Putin now plans to...
New Delhi: In a major development, India's long-standing defense ties with Russia are likely to be ending soon. The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Tamal – its last warship built in a Russian shipyard on July 1. This marks the end of decades of Moscow-built steel flowing into Indian waters. During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Qingdao, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov to enhance bilateral defense cooperation between the two countries. According to Sputnik, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense (RuMoD), Belousov told Rajnath Singh during their meeting, 'India is an extremely important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend, and a collaborator in military and military-technical areas.' Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he and Belousov had 'a practical discussion on promoting India-Russia defense relations.' All you need to know about INS Tamal: INS Tamal is part of the Admiral Grigorovich-class INS Tamal will now patrol the Arabian Sea. It is stealthy, multi-role and formidable but also marks the end of an era when Russia was India's most trusted arms partner. India has decided that all major naval ships will be built at home from now on. S-400 Air Defence System: It is important to note that the S-400 air defense system remains another crucial Russian asset still in the pipeline. India ordered five units. Three have arrived. The last two are expected next year. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon. In preparation for the visit, Moscow has reportedly offered a range of high-value defence deals — including the Su-57 stealth fighter, the S-500 missile defence system, nuclear submarines on lease, and long-range Kalibr missiles. However, New Delhi appears reluctant to take the bait. Notably, India has already said no to a joint helicopter production deal. No movement has followed Russia's offer to lease another nuclear-powered submarine. And despite speculation after the recent India-Pakistan military standoff – where the S-400 performed exceptionally – there has been no momentum on acquiring additional S-400 units or upgrading to the S-500. What's unfolding behind closed doors? Indian officials seem to be not interested and looking inward. It is important to note that the country's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project — a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet — is gaining pace. As a top-priority indigenous program, it has reduced the appeal of the Su-57 deal, even with the offer of technology transfer.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an exceptionally important partner Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi a traditional friend in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India toboostits defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point ofcontentionin its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims. width="560" height="315" src=" frameborder="0" > (
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an 'exceptionally important' partner
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi "a traditional friend" in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India to boost its defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point of contention in its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims.
