Epstein's Putin Pursuit: Documents Reveal Attempts to Access Russian Leadership

• New US DoJ documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein sought direct access to Russia's top leadership, including Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov.
• Epstein was in contact with then-UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin and later tried to reach Lavrov through Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland.
• He claimed he could advise Russia on attracting Western investment and sought 'at least two to three hours of private time' with Putin.
• Polish PM Donald Tusk announced an investigation into Epstein's potential Russian intelligence ties, though the Kremlin dismissed allegations.
• Epstein described himself as a 'close friend' of FSB-linked officials and sought 'advice' from Russian officials on alleged blackmail incidents in the US.