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Lily Phillips reveals she had to bed 100 men to go ‘viral’ and says HIV would be a ‘consequence of her actions’
LILY Phillips has left the nation stunned after documenting herself sleeping with 100 men in a day.
The 23-year-old from England made the divisive decision to sleep with countless men to create content for her OnlyFans account.
Lily Phillips documented her day sleeping with 100 men[/caption] But she was soon questioned about the safety of sleeping with men who hadn’t been tested for STIs or STDs[/caption]She even documented behind-the-scenes of the run-up to the day and the day itself for the YouTube documentary, I Slept With 100 Men in One Day.
During an interview after her eventful day, documentarian Josh Pieters asked the adult star how she feels about men leaving sexual fluids on her face and in her mouth.
She admitted she was happy with men doing this, but was then asked if she was fearful about catching HIV through the act.
Lily responded: “Is that where it comes from? Like s***k in the mouth?” to which the host replied: “You can.”
The adult star continued: “Really? See, I’ve never really thought about that. Last time when I did it, all of them could s***k in my mouth.”
Since then Lily appeared on the RTM podcast where host Young Spray asked her about the risks of catching HIV.
He asked the model what she would do if she did catch it through her line of work to which Lily replied: “There’s no more I can do, you can take blockers and things like that.”
But Young Spray wasn’t baking down, he continued to ask if she would be okay contracting HIV.
She responded: “No, but it’s the consequence of my own actions.”
“I understand what goes on when having sex. That is life.
Lily also admitted she needed a round number to go viral[/caption]“But bad things happen all day, I might get cancer and die tomorrow.
“Why would I not want to do something that I enjoy?”
Lily also stated that everyone she has sex with is checked, but the host replied that she admitted they weren’t in the documentary as they were scrambling to get men on the day as others had pulled out.
He then revealed she clearly wasn’t taking the right safety precautions and Lily said if she did, she wouldn’t have been able to complete her record of 100 men.
He then queried why it was so important to have 100 men and why she couldn’t go for a smaller number to which she replied ‘Would you not go more viral and be more successful if it says 100 men?’
Are you at risk of HIV?
HIV is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and disease.
An estimated 106,890 people are living with the condition in the UK.
In most cases, it spreads through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.
Most people will experience flu-like symptoms two to six weeks after being infected.
This tends to include a sore throat, fever and a rash all over the body, which lasts one to two weeks.
After this, HIV may not cause any symptoms at all, but the virus continues to damage your immune system.
Some people go on to experience weight loss, night sweats, thrush in the mouth, an increase in herpes or cold sore outbreaks, swollen glands in the groin, neck or armpit, long-lasting diarrhoea, and tiredness.
While there is no cure for HIV, there are very effective treatments that enable most people with the virus to live long and healthy lives.
Medication now reduces the amount of the virus in the body to the point of being undetectable, meaning it cannot be transmitted.
The only way to find out if you have HIV is to have a test. This involves giving a sample of your blood or saliva.
The most effective ways to prevent or reduce the risk of infection include using a condom for sex, post-exposure prophylaxis, pre-exposure prophylaxis, treatment for HIV to reduce the viral load to be undetectable, and never sharing needles or other injecting equipment, including syringes, spoons or swabs.
Source: NHS
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections and disease.
HIV is found in the body fluids of an infected person. This includes semen, vaginal and anal fluids, blood and breast milk.
The NHS states most people diagnosed with HIV in the UK acquire it through unprotected sex.
It adds that while the risk is much lower, it may also be possible to catch the virus through oral sex.
There’s currently no cure for HIV, but there are very effective drug treatments that enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life.
The clip soon went viral on the podcast TikTok account @rtmpodcast and people were quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
One person wrote: “This whole thing is unbelievable.”
Another commented: ““I understand what’s going on when having sex” when during the documentary it was clear she did not understand how STDS are transmitted.”
“Can’t reason with her,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Her parents must be so proud.”
“Why do people need attention this badly,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Embarrassment.”
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What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London.
As of 2023, it is thought to have more than 220million registered users and over three million content creators.
Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more.
While popular for porn, the site isn’t exclusively designed with that in mind – anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up.
Celebs like Katie Price and Kerry Katona are popular personalities on the platform.
“Whether you’re uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them,” the company states.
For every subscription that’s sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest.
It isn’t limited to adult content, as it has become popular with physical fitness experts and musicians.
Forgotten MAFS star lands new career as an ‘ugly model’ a year after brutal break-up
A groom from last year’s MAFS UK has turned his fortunes around after failing to find ‘The One’ on the hit TV show.
Mark Kiley was devasted after giving up his job as a customer service manager in a bid to find true love.
But even though things initially took a turn for the worse following his time on the show, Mark recently revealed his excitement after finding love for a new career as an ‘ugly model’ instead.
Taking to his Instagram earlier this week he said: “Ending the year on a high! With signing to @uglymodels I am beyond excited. I mean look at these pics!!! Jheeez!!”
Followers were quick to wish him congratulations on his new role, with one saying: “Looking gorgeous” and another commenting: “Beautiful face.”
Ugly Models is an agency claims to have a ‘unique outlook on modelling’ using the philosophy that: “beauty can be airbrushed but we want our models to have true character.
“We are UGLY. We are the leaders in character modelling and celebrate diversity in all its glory.”
Each of the 1,000 models on the agency’s book have been hand picked and range from 18-100 years old, in ‘all shapes and sizes,’ with auditions held every 18 months for new talent to be signed.
The notably niche market has been a hit with Vogue and Gucci in the past, offering brands portfolios on “the most individual, wacky and unique looks in the industry.”
Mark’s new career is sure to be a huge boost for the rejected realty TV star.
His time on the show came to an early end when his partner Sean revealed he no longer wanted to take part in the experiment.
It followed him having doubts about the romance and the couple being told in a letter they seemed more like friends than husbands, during one of the show’s dinner parties.
Mark has since said he believes his husband “wasn’t ready” for such a serious relationship, revealing they have “not stayed in touch” and he has since “unfollowed him” on social media.
He says: “It was really disheartening. It feels like I was cheated, it wasn’t great.”
The bold social experiment sees singletons, matched by experts, marry total strangers, who they meet for the very first time on their wedding day.
Following his stint on the show, however, the 36-year-old was left single, unemployed and unimpressed.
He previously told The Sun: “I thought I’d be living the high life, going to events, doing lots of Instagram stuff and that life would be better after being on the show. It feels like I was mis-sold a dream.”
He had applied to MAFs after being single for 10 years, saying he had a “really bad dating life” before the show, even appearing on First Dates back in 2017.
Mark recalls “bursting into tears” when he received a call from MAFS producers to say they had found him a match and believed he would finally get his “happy ending”.
Since then Mark claims to have been misled about the opportunities that could arise after leaving the show. “I know it was my choice but it felt like I was mis-sold this dream that it would work and I would say goodbye to my normal life.”
“Before I thought ‘This is great, I could have a husband and a better career’ but it was all just talk and I was promised a lot more than I was actually given.”
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We’re sizes 10 & 18 – supermarket’s £12 sequin skirt in new colour of the season is a festive must-have, it’s so comfy
MOVE over burgandy, there’s a new viral colour in town.
Over the autumn everyone was wearing pretty plummy shades, including us at For EveryBody.
But for party season, there’s a new winter shade that’s taken over – beautiful brown.
I’m a 44-year-old size 10 while my work bestie Katy is a self-confessed big-boobed size 18.
In our YouTube series, we scour the supermarkets, most-loved shops and online stores to find gems that flatter both of our ages and shapes and to see if there really is something ‘For EveryBody’.
And in our latest festive partywear haul we found the ideal skirt in the new cosy colour of the season.
I am a sucker for sequins but I was sceptical about brown shades, it’s just not the most exciting colour and I wasn’t sure it would suit me.
But this gorgeous, bronze a-line midi skirt from Tu at Sainsbury’s fits like an absolute dream.
Unlike some sequined garments, which can be scratchy and uncomfortable, this is super soft.
It has a lovely, plush velvet under the sparkles which makes it even more lux.
What I loved about this particular skirt is that it dresses up and down. I styled it with a gorgeous, roll neck, sleeveless cable knit jumper, also from Tu, and plan to wear this for New Year’s day dinner.
It’s stretchy enough to hide a multitude of steak pie sins – and suited both our shapes, flattering our curves without feeling too tight.
But it could also easily be dressed up with a slinkier top and heels for a Hogmanay party.
And it’s an absolute steal – originally being sold for £25 and now reduced to £12.50.
Shoppers are also loving the skirt.
One said: “I bought this a week ago and have worn to three Christmas events already.”
Another gushed: “Delighted with the way the skirt hangs and moves as I walk. Fit flattering and light bounces off sequins. Perfect for Christmas and New Year.”
A third added: “This is a stunning skirt which fits well and looks quite luxurious. I dressed it down with a jumper and boots but it would also work for a more dressy occasion.”
Meanwhile, a fourth echoed: “This looks and feels so much more than the price suggests. A lovely long length. Can be dressed up or down.”
Best savings accounts you need to apply for NOW as experts warn that you ‘need to act quickly’
SAVERS are being urged to act quickly to secure the best deals as competition heats up in the savings account market.
Several providers offer interest rates of up to 8%, significantly exceeding the national average.
However, Caitlyn Eastell at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk warns that these deals may be short-lived.
Challenger banks, known for their agile pricing strategies, may pull their top rates quickly.
Caitlin said: “Providers may be launching the final push towards meeting their end-of-year targets, so it is possible that further rate adjustments are yet to take place.
“Savers should avoid waiting to pull the trigger on any enticing deals until the new year to avoid disappointment.”
This urgency is heightened by the Bank of England‘s potential interest rate cut in February 2025, which could further depress savings rates.
The Bank’s base rate was maintained at 4.75% yesterday.
However, money markets are betting that interest rates will fall to 3.5% by the end of next year.
The base rate directly influences the interest rates banks offer on products such as mortgages, credit cards, and savings accounts.
When the Bank’s base rate falls, banks tend to lower interest rates on certain savings accounts.
Average savings rates have already been declining over the past 12 months.
Typical easy access rates stand at 2.88%, down from 3.19% in 2023, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Similarly, the average one-year fixed bond rate has decreased from 4.31% to 4.1% since December 2023.
That’s why ensuring you’re getting the best rate on your savings is crucial, especially given the possibility of further base rate cuts by the Bank of England in February.
The impact of falling interest rates depends on the type of savings account you hold.
Some accounts have fixed interest rates for a set period, while others, such as easy-access accounts, can see their rates change at any time.
SAVING ACCOUNT TYPES
THERE are four types of savings accounts fixed, notice, easy access, and regular savers.
Separately, there are ISAs or individual savings accounts which allow individuals to save up to £20,000 a year tax-free.
But we’ve rounded up the main types of conventional savings accounts below.
FIXED-RATE
A fixed-rate savings account or fixed-rate bond offers some of the highest interest rates but comes at the cost of being unable to withdraw your cash within the agreed term.
This means that your money is locked in, so even if interest rates increase you are unable to move your money and switch to a better account.
Some providers give the option to withdraw, but it comes with a hefty fee.
NOTICE
Notice accounts offer slightly lower rates in exchange for more flexibility when accessing your cash.
These accounts don’t lock your cash away for as long as a typical fixed bond account.
You’ll need to give advance notice to your bank – up to 180 days in some cases – before you can make a withdrawal or you’ll lose the interest.
EASY-ACCESS
An easy-access account does what it says on the tin and usually allows unlimited cash withdrawals.
These accounts tend to offer lower returns, but they are a good option if you want the freedom to move your money without being charged a penalty fee.
REGULAR SAVER
These accounts pay some of the best returns as long as you pay in a set amount each month.
You’ll usually need to hold a current account with providers to access the best rates.
However, if you have a lot of money to save, these accounts often come with monthly deposit limits.
We’ve outlined the best savings rates by account type below to help you maximise your returns.
What’s on offer?
The best fixed rate currently offered is Al Rayan Bank’s one-year fixed bond, which pays 4.8%, requiring a minimum investment of £50.
Ziraat Bank’s one-year fixed bond also offers 4.8% back with a minimum investment of £1,000.
This means that if you were to save £1,000 in this account, you would earn £48 a year in interest.
The best notice accounts offer slightly higher rates than the best fixed-term bonds.
These also come with more flexibility when accessing your cash.
The Bank of London and The Middle East’s 90 day notice account offers savers 4.94% back with a minimum £10,000 deposit, for example.
GB Bank’s 90 day notice account offers 4.91% back to those with less money to save – and it only requires a minimum deposit of £500.
This means that if you were to save £1,000 in this account, you would earn £49.10 a year in interest.
If you’re looking for a savings account without withdrawal limitations, then you’ll want to opt for an easy-access saver.
These do what they say on the tin and usually allow for unlimited cash withdrawals.
The best easy access savings account available is from Atom Bank, which pays 4.85% – and you only need to pay a minimum of £1 to set it up.
This means that if you were to save £1,000 in this account, you would earn £48 a year in interest.
Gatehouse Bank’s easy access saver offers customers 4.75% back on savings worth £1 or more.
If you want to build a habit of saving a set amount of money each month, a regular savings account could pay you dividends.
Principality Building Society’s Six Month Regular Saver offers 8% interest on savings.
It allows customers to save between £1 and £200 a month.
Save in the maximum, and you’ll earn 27.53 in interest.
While regular savings accounts look attractive due to the high interest rates on offer, they are not right for all savers.
You can’t use a regular savings account to earn interest on a lump sum.
The amount you can save into the account each month will be limited, typically to somewhere between £200 and £500.
Therefore, if you have more to save, it would be wise to consider one of the other accounts mentioned above.
What’s next for savings rates?
Savings rates usually rise and fall with the Bank of England‘s base rate.
This was cut for the second time in four years from 5% to 4.75% in November.
However, rates were held at 4.75% in December.
The next interest rate announcement is on February 6.
If interest rates continue to fall, it spells bad news for savers, whose rates typically fall when the Bank’s rate is cut.
However, in the meantime, opting for a fixed bond can be a useful bet to help ride out future cuts to the base rate.
FINDING THE BEST SAVINGS RATES
WITH your current savings rates in mind, don't waste time looking at individual banking sites to compare rates - it'll take you an eternity.
Research price comparison websites such as MoneyFactsCompare.co.uk and MoneySupermarket.
These will help you save you time and show you the best rates available.
They also let you tailor your searches to an account type that suits you.
As a benchmark, you’ll want to consider any account that currently pays more interest than the current level of inflation – 2%.
It’s always wise to have some money stashed inside an easy-access savings account to ensure you have quick access to cash to deal with any emergencies like a boiler repair, for example.
If you’re saving for a long-term goal, then consider locking some of your savings inside a fixed bond, as these usually come with the highest savings rates.
Iconic restaurant plots US takeover with first ever location in key state and CEO promises ‘one-of-a-kind experience’
IT’S good news for dough-eyed fans in Florida, as an iconic pizzeria is coming to the Sunshine State.
PizzaExpress has built a global fan base spanning from London to Singapore, and now the pizza label will be landing in the US.
It’s the first branch to open in the US[/caption] There’s something for everyone[/caption]Famous for its authentic, handcrafted pizzas, signature dough balls with garlic butter, and tasty pasta dishes, PizzaExpress is already a globally loved name.
A debut in the US marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey.
With a focus on quality ingredients, creative recipes, and a quality dining experience, PizzaExpress is set to offer Americans a fresh take on premium pizzerias.
Ambitiously, the company plans to expand its footprint to 1,000 restaurants worldwide by 2030.
PizzaExpress will be partnering with Florida-based Purple Square Management Company.
Led by CEO and President Vik Patel, Purple Square has a proven track record in scaling household names.
This includes huge names like Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes to name a few.
With over 245 franchise locations across 15 states, Patel and his team bring decades of US market expertise.
A LITTLE HISTORY
Paula Mackenzie, CEO of PizzaExpress said, “Not everyone knows the love story that lies behind one of our most popular pizzas on the menu, the American.”
“Our founder, Peter Boizot, had a Texan girlfriend, which inspired his creation of the original meat-topped pizza.
“With this link to our heritage, our launch in America tastes a whole lot better,” Mackenzie added.
The sentiments were echoed by other members.
Chris Holmes, Chief Development Officer of PizzaExpress, said, “This marks a major milestone in our global journey as we introduce our brand to one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Fast Food meal deals
Here are some of the current value meals offered by popular fast food joints.
Taco Bell’s $7 Luxe Cravings Box:
- Chalupa Supreme
- Beefy Five-Layer Burrito
- Double Stacked Taco
- Chips and nacho cheese sauce
- Medium drink
McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal:
- McDouble or McChicken sandwich
- Four-piece Chicken McNuggets
- Small fries
- Small soft drink
Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag:
- Junior Bacon Cheeseburger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Junior fries
- Small soft drink
Burger King’s $5 Your Way Meal:
- Whopper Junior, Chicken Junior, or Bacon Cheeseburger
- Fries
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Soft drink
“With an American love story behind our popular American pizza, it only seems right that we share this joy with American pizza fans together with our first franchise partner, Purple Square.”
The launch in Florida aims to fill the gap in the market for premium pizza.
Fast foodies may also want to keep their eyes out for Taco Bell’s chicken nugget meal with unique breading.
Plus, Shake Shack was dubbed the most expensive chain in America but fans call it the ‘biggest rip off.’
Kim Kardashian rocks skintight red leather dress and black boot for fancy family dinner in LA after breaking her foot
KIM Kardashian has shown off her sensational figure in a leather dress while out and about, but there were one – okay, maybe two – unusual things about her outfit.
Usually, Kim would be seen rocking high-heeled pumps, but for her recent outing, she ditched her usual footwear and could be seen with just one singular high heel on one foot.
Kim Kardashian looked sensational in a red leather dress this week while stepping out for dinner with her family[/caption] Kim had a mobility scooter with her to aid her walking after breaking her foot[/caption] Kim’s hourglass curves were on full display for all to see[/caption] Kris Jenner was also in attendance at the family meal, with the family matriarch rocking a white look[/caption] Khloe Kardashian was also spotted at the evening with her rocking an all black outfit[/caption]Meanwhile, the other foot had a black support boot on it, which came after she suffered a broken foot.
The 44-year-old star revealed she’d broken her foot earlier this month, but still looked absolutely stunning when stepping out last night with her family.
Kim made a glamorous entrance at the family’s favorite restaurant, Casa Vega, in Sherman Oaks, CA.
For the dinner, she was joined by Kris Jenner, and Khloe Kardashian, as well as other loved ones.
Kim rocked the red leather dress, which was perfectly fitted to her figure, paired with one high heel and one black boot that supported her broken foot.
The dress that Kim donned was long and made from a leather fabric, which looked slightly stiff, but Kim still rocked it.
With a plunging neckline and cut-out sections under her breasts, Kim’s figure was on full display with her tiny waist accentuated and her ample assets being shown off.
The starlet’s raven locks were styled in a bouncy blowout, with her bangs grazing her eyes and framing her face.
Kim kept her makeup simple yet glam, with the TV personality rocking a nude lip and wispy lashes.
Reacting to Kim’s look, one person on Reddit penned: “That dress is ugly.”
While another replied: “And looks difficult to walk in!”
Kim also had another unusual aspect about her look, with the starlet accompanied by a mobility scooter to aid with her walking and getting around.
The star had decorated the scooter with some tinsel to seemingly get into the festive spirit.
KEEPING UP WITH KIM
Despite the injury, the fashion mogul seemingly refused to let anything dampen her spirit, with her enjoying her night out to the max.
A Quick Look at Kim's Business Empire
SKIMS is just one part of Kim Kardashian's multi-million dollar business empire. The reality TV star makes money from a multitude of jobs.
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SKIMS – an underwear, loungewear and shapewear brand founded in June 2019
SKKN – skincare and makeup line
Kim has also acted on American Horror Story, received endorsements from numerous companies, and more making her net worth a little above $1 billion
This comes after Kim proved again that her injury would not stop her from enjoying her fun-filled life.
Earlier this week, the reality star stepped out with her broken foot again when she headed to the KIA Forum to watch Billie Eilish perform for a live audience.
Kim used a mobility scooter to help travel around the arena, resting her stricken foot on a cushioned pad as she pushed with the other.
One person wrote on Reddit: “This is so unserious.”
Another moaned: “This is so f***ing stupid and reckless.”
A third said: “I feel like this is horrible for the healing process so hopefully her foot is just flat and the rest is built to look like it’s a heel.”
KIM’S PAST INJURIES
Kim hasn’t revealed how she managed to injure herself, but she has been in a boot and using crutches since December 3.
Earlier this year, Kim revealed another gruesome injury after breaking her fingers at home, with the incident taking place when a sliding door in her bathroom slammed shut.
She said at the time: “It was more painful than childbirth.
“The tip broke off, so it’s like a floating piece. I know, I wanted to die.”
Kim Kardashian decorated her mobility scooter for the family dinner[/caption] The tight cutout dress displayed Kim’s sensational figure[/caption] The raven-haired beauty posed up a storm before heading out[/caption]‘Russia’s hottest terrorist’ jailed by Putin for 21 YEARS after ‘staging pro-Ukraine sabotage attacks’
A CIVIL servant dubbed Russia’s hottest terrorist has been put behind bars for 21 years for allegedly committing pro-Ukraine sabotage attacks.
Viktoria Shinkaruk, 29, has been locked up by a paranoid Vladimir Putin after he accused her of preparing “terrorist attacks” on a railway and oil refineries.
Viktoria Shinkaruk, dubbed Russia’s hottest terrorist, has been jailed for 21 years[/caption] Shinkaruk with her husband Evgeny Kisel, 35, who is working for Ukraine[/caption]Shinkaruk was sent down by a military court after they found her guilty of acquiring and smuggling explosives.
The court also alleged that she was working on behalf of Ukraine as they claimed Shinkaruk took part in a “dead drop” for Kyiv.
A dead drop is when a person leaves cash – £780 in Shinkaruk’s case – inside a bin at a supermarket.
The Russian court said the dropped money was designed to be “used by terrorists” across the border.
Shinkaruk has constantly denied having any knowledge of the money being used for terrorist purposes.
She claims to have just been following instructions from her exiled spouse who later turned out to be working for Ukraine.
Husband Evgeny Kisel, 36, spent months helping out Ukrainian military intelligence, it is claimed.
The money was being used as part of larger Ukrainian plot to blow up a gas pipeline and a Wagner private army base, according to prosecutors.
Dubbed Russia’s “most beautiful terrorist” after her conviction, Shinkaruk begged prosecutors to keep her out of jail.
She pleaded her innocence in court as she told the judge: “I am totally against any kind of violence. I would never connect my life with this kind of activity.
“I was born in Belgorod and I had no desire to contribute to any explosions being carried out in my city.
“If I had known [my husband] was a member of [terrorist] communities, I would not have had any contact with him.”
The judge didn’t accept her reasons and slapped Shinkaruk with a 21-year sentence.
Key evidence that put her away came from a double agent who was never identified to the court.
Her co-accused mechanic pal, Alexander Kholodkov, 38, was given a year extra despite allegedly leaving over £3,000 more in the dead drop.
Kholodkov is said to have withdrawn £3,900 and was charged with the same offences.
Both were convicted of participation in a terrorist organisation, preparation for a terrorist act, illegal acquisition and smuggling of explosives, preparation for the manufacture of explosives, and smuggling of strategically important goods and resources.
Shinkaruk’s closest friends were left in disbelief when they heard about the trial.
She is accused of ‘dead dropping’ cash for spies[/caption] Alexander Kholodkov being led by Russian officials[/caption]A male pal said: “I don’t believe that she could do anything against the country.
“She is a really smart girl, very attractive, during all the time we talked, I never heard her make any dubious statements.
“She loves our country.”
Another friend called Sergei, told Regnum news agency: “I think her husband brainwashed her that this money would supposedly help him avoid a criminal case.
“She was a fool, and just wanted to help.
“Now she will lose her youth, the opportunity to start a family [by being locked up in jail].”
Vlad’s spy mania
Spy maniac Putin has a deep-seated obsession with espionage, secrecy, and counterintelligence, which has profoundly influenced his leadership style and decision-making, especially during wartime.
Mad Vlad’s paranoia is rooted in his background as a KGB officer, where he developed a worldview dominated by suspicion and the belief that deception is a necessary tool in statecraft.
Over the years, this has led to a culture of mistrust within the Russian government, where the tyrant surrounds himself with loyalists, particularly those from security or intelligence backgrounds, reinforcing a tightly controlled and secretive regime.
Putin’s obsession with espionage has seen a focus on sabotage and cyberattacks against Ukraine, alongside a heightened fear of Western espionage.
This paranoia has driven efforts to insulate Russia from external influences, including limiting access to Western technology and tightening internet control.
The ageing dictator previously arrested at least 12 leading hypersonic missile scientists on suspicion of “high treason”.
The despot’s henchmen had been busy purging top aerospace and rocket experts over fears they were leaking secrets to Nato.
Russia in March charged another professor, Dr Alexander Kuranov, 76, with “high treason” and announced his trial would go ahead.
He was the latest in a list of over a dozen hypersonic scientists – many of whom are elderly – arrested in the past six years by Putin‘s feared security service, the brutal FSB.
Putin – terrified of traitors – appears to be hellbent on seeking to silence those who know the most about his most secret weapon projects.
The trials have been shrouded in secrecy and evidence against the defendants has not been made public.
Shinkaruk and Kholodkov cover their faces as they sit in court[/caption] Vladimir Putin increasing spy paranoia is rooted in his background as a KGB officer[/caption]