Epstein’s Ties to Putin and Kremlin Spy Allegations Spark Russian Agent Fears
Recent revelations suggest that Jeffrey Epstein had direct ties to Russian officials, including meetings with President Vladimir Putin. In 2011, Epstein reportedly scheduled an appointment with Putin, communicating through an unidentified associate. Documents indicate that during a planned trip to Russia, Epstein was set to meet the Russian leader on September 16, with arrangements for his associate to arrive a few days prior.
Meetings with Putin and Kremlin Connections
Notably, Epstein was also linked to a meeting with Putin in 2014. However, it is unclear if this meeting took place due to geopolitical tensions. The meeting was reconsidered following the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in July 2014, which resulted in nearly 300 fatalities. A Japanese intermediary informed Epstein that it might be ill-advised to proceed with the meeting in light of the incident.
Advising on Trump and International Relations
Epstein claimed that he could advise Vladimir Putin on dealing with then-President Donald Trump before a crucial summit in Helsinki. He believed he had insights that could benefit both leaders, stating that Trump needed to be perceived as gaining something from the meeting. His communication to Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, emphasized this strategy.
Intelligence Concerns and Mossad Allegations
Further investigations revealed that Western intelligence agencies had suspicions regarding Epstein’s potential involvement with Israeli intelligence, specifically Mossad. Reports suggested that Epstein had close ties with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who had a background in military intelligence. The FBI received a tip indicating that Epstein trained under Barak, leading to beliefs that he might be functioning as a co-opted agent for Mossad.
Frequent Visits and Close Associations
- Ehud Barak reportedly visited Epstein’s New York townhouse over 30 times from 2013 to 2017.
- Authorities have raised concerns about Epstein’s potential role as an intelligence asset.
As more documents come to light, the implications of Epstein’s connections to Putin and the broader network of intelligence operations are under scrutiny. These ties raise significant questions regarding the nature of international relationships within political and espionage circles.
