Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently one of the world's most scrutinized men amid his country's invasion of Ukraine. The strongman has been at the center of global media attention since Russian troops marched across the border late last month, and he has made headlines for years as ruler of the world's largest country and a key figure of international politics. But, despite his penchant for long-winded interviews, press conferences and televised speeches, the 69-year-old has always remained ruthlessly private about his family life – in particular, his children.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently one of the world's most scrutinized men amid his country's invasion of Ukraine. The strongman has been at the center of global media attention since Russian