Gates revealed the names of two Russian women with whom he cheated on his wife
24 june 2026 в 18:28
Bill Gates has made headlines again after revealing the names of two Russian women with whom he had extramarital affairs during his marriage to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. The billionaire’s admissions came during an interview with the House Oversight Committee as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his connections with several public figures.
According to transcripts released in June 2026, the Microsoft co-founder stated that Epstein was aware of his relationships and allegedly intended to use this information as leverage. Several sources reported that Gates described some of Epstein’s actions as attempts at blackmail.
During his testimony before congressional investigators, Gates named the two Russian women with whom he had affairs during his marriage: Mila Antonova and Karima Nigmatulina. He claimed that Epstein was aware of these relationships.
Information about the affairs emerged after the Department of Justice released documents containing a draft email allegedly written by Epstein in 2013. Gates described this message as an attempt to gain leverage over him by combining facts with false accusations.
Antonova is a Russian bridge player who first attracted public attention in connection with Gates long before her identity was officially confirmed by the billionaire.
According to Gates' testimony in Congress, Antonova was one of the women with whom he had an affair, which Epstein later mentioned. Gates stated that Epstein demanded reimbursement for expenses related to Antonova, which he viewed as either an attempt at blackmail or a desire to re-establish contact with him.
Nigmatulina is a Russian nuclear scientist and physicist. She has built a career in research and technology.
Gates identified Nigmatulina as the second Russian woman with whom he had an affair. According to testimony presented to congressional investigators, Epstein was aware of their relationship.
Unlike Antonova, Nigmatulina maintains a largely professional public image. At the time of publication, there is no evidence linking her to any of Epstein’s scandals.
Gates disclosed information about the affairs in response to questions from the House Oversight Committee regarding his interactions with Epstein. Investigators examined documents from Epstein’s archives, including correspondence that suggested Epstein may have considered using knowledge of Gates' personal life to exert pressure on him.
During the interview, Gates stated that he did not believe Epstein successfully blackmailed him, but acknowledged that the financier seemed to have genuinely contemplated such a possibility. He also reiterated his regret for spending time with Epstein from 2011 to 2014
According to transcripts released in June 2026, the Microsoft co-founder stated that Epstein was aware of his relationships and allegedly intended to use this information as leverage. Several sources reported that Gates described some of Epstein’s actions as attempts at blackmail.
During his testimony before congressional investigators, Gates named the two Russian women with whom he had affairs during his marriage: Mila Antonova and Karima Nigmatulina. He claimed that Epstein was aware of these relationships.
Information about the affairs emerged after the Department of Justice released documents containing a draft email allegedly written by Epstein in 2013. Gates described this message as an attempt to gain leverage over him by combining facts with false accusations.
Antonova is a Russian bridge player who first attracted public attention in connection with Gates long before her identity was officially confirmed by the billionaire.
According to Gates' testimony in Congress, Antonova was one of the women with whom he had an affair, which Epstein later mentioned. Gates stated that Epstein demanded reimbursement for expenses related to Antonova, which he viewed as either an attempt at blackmail or a desire to re-establish contact with him.
Nigmatulina is a Russian nuclear scientist and physicist. She has built a career in research and technology.
Gates identified Nigmatulina as the second Russian woman with whom he had an affair. According to testimony presented to congressional investigators, Epstein was aware of their relationship.
Unlike Antonova, Nigmatulina maintains a largely professional public image. At the time of publication, there is no evidence linking her to any of Epstein’s scandals.
Gates disclosed information about the affairs in response to questions from the House Oversight Committee regarding his interactions with Epstein. Investigators examined documents from Epstein’s archives, including correspondence that suggested Epstein may have considered using knowledge of Gates' personal life to exert pressure on him.
During the interview, Gates stated that he did not believe Epstein successfully blackmailed him, but acknowledged that the financier seemed to have genuinely contemplated such a possibility. He also reiterated his regret for spending time with Epstein from 2011 to 2014
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