Convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sought to build ties with Russia's political elite and appeared desperate to secure a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, documents show. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/18/world/crime-legal/epstein-putin-russia-connections/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #crimelegal #jeffreyepstein #russia #vladimirputin #humantrafficking #sexualharassment #sexcrimes #childabuse