In a dramatic street encounter in Paris, a young woman widely believed to be Russian President Vladimir Putin's secret daughter was confronted over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Luiza Rozova, 22, offered an emotional apology after being approached by a Ukrainian journalist whose brother was recently killed in a Russian airstrike.
Emotional Confrontation on Paris Streets
The incident was reported by The New York Post, detailing the moment journalist Dmytro Sviatnenko from Ukrainian outlet TSN approached Rozova. She appeared to be walking with a bodyguard when Sviatnenko, whose brother Volodymyr—a drone pilot—was killed just three weeks ago, directly asked if she supported her father's war.
Visibly uneasy, Rozova covered her face with a mask during the exchange. She responded, "I'm really sorry that this is happening. Unfortunately, I'm not responsible for this situation." She repeatedly asked not to be filmed as the conversation unfolded.
Journalist's Personal Plea and Rozova's Response
Sviatnenko made the confrontation deeply personal, connecting the invasion directly to his family's loss. He stated, "Three weeks ago, your father killed my brother." He then challenged her stance on the conflict and urged her to use her alleged influence.
"At the very least, you could call him right now and say, 'Dad, stop shelling Kyiv,'" the journalist implored. To this direct plea, Rozova reportedly answered, "What does that have to do with me?" distancing herself from any ability to affect the war's course.
Background and Denied Influence
Luiza Rozova is widely speculated to be the daughter of President Putin and Svetlana Krivonogikh. Krivonogikh, a former cleaner, later became a multimillionaire. While the Kremlin has never confirmed the parental relationship, public speculation about Rozova has been rife since 2021, fueled by her social media presence and alleged connections to the Russian elite.
Despite acknowledging the tragedy of the conflict, Rozova insisted she holds no political power. She maintained that she cannot influence the decisions made by her alleged father, positioning herself as separate from the machinery of war.
This poignant encounter highlights how the personal costs of the Ukraine war extend far beyond the battlefield, creating unexpected and emotionally charged confrontations across the globe.
