Putin Rumored to Be Dating younger Pro-Kremlin Internet Censorship Chief
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Vladimir Putin, 71, is reportedly in a relationship with 39-year-old Ekaterina "Katya" Mizulina, head of Russia's Safe Internet League. She resembles his ex-wife and alleged previous partners.
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Mizulina is the daughter of a pro-Putin Senator and vocal critic of Ukraine. She studied in London and worked as a translator.
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As censorship chief, Mizulina aims to crack down on online dissent against Kremlin leadership. She has spoken about "cleaning up" Ukraine.
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Putin's late critic Alexei Navalny initially revealed the relationship. A journalist said Mizulina matches Putin's "Barbie" type.
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Mizulina demanded a student apologize for questioning mandatory military service, showing her firm pro-Kremlin stance.