A petition calling on Switzerland to deport a Russian woman rumoured to be Vladimir Putin’s lover has received more than 61,000 signatures.
The campaign to expel Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast and politician, was started by Russian, Belarussian and Ukrainian nationals after Mr Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Written in English, French and German, the petition, which was posted on the change.org website, describes the 38-year-old as the “favourite wife of a delusional dictator”. Comparing the Russian leader to Adolf Hitler, it then urges Switzerland to see that “Eva Braun” be “returned to her Führer”.
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Its writers accuse Switzerland of “continuing to host her and her family, whilst Putin is destroying the lives of millions”.
Last month, Switzerland said it would join other countries in imposing sanctions against Russia.
Speaking after the decision, Jacques Pitteloud, the country’s ambassador in the US, said Switzerland remained a “neutral” country.
Read more: Independent
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