Jeffrey Epstein expressed interest in discussing with Vladimir Putin and Sergei Lavrov, wishing to continue diplomatic contacts with Russian officials.

Jeffrey Epstein expressed a desire to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to documents released by the Department of Justice. In June 2018, a year after the death of the Russian ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, Epstein contacted Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland, suggesting a discussion with Lavrov. He mentioned that Churkin used to have such meetings, emphasizing his intention to continue diplomatic relations.

Epstein praised his relationship with Churkin and indicated that he could facilitate contacts with Russian officials. Additionally, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced an investigation into Epstein's possible connections with Russian intelligence services, suggesting that they might have co-organized operations related to the billionaire. The Kremlin dismissed these accusations, considering them unfounded. Analysts pointed out that the documents reflect only Epstein's attempts to get closer to influential personalities, including a proposal to discuss Western investments with Putin.