A LUXURY superyacht belonging to Putin is set to sail past Britain guarded by a warship packed full of missiles.
The sleek white Graceful is known as Vlad’s “love nest” which he shares with his secret gymnast lover
One of Putin’s several superyachts Credit: East2West
Vlad’s not-so-secret partner Alina Kabaeva posing nude for Maxim Russia magazine in 2004 Credit: East2West
The circular bed and mirrored ceiling aboard the superyacht Victoria Credit: East2West
Putin’s superyacht Graceful seen off Denmark heading for Istanbul, escorted by Russian destroyer Severomorsk and salvage vessel Voevoda Credit: East2West
Kabaeva, 42, became known as “Russia’s most flexible woman” after winning Olympic gold at Athens in 2004.
She is rumoured to have caught the eye of then-married Vlad during one of her .
Now the unofficial “Tsarina” may be aboard the 267ft luxury superyacht headed through British waters towards the Mediterranean.
Amid relentless Ukrainian , internet and crippling fuel shortages, Putin may have decided that it was time for a holiday getaway.
The Graceful – dubbed the “Killer Whale” in – is expected to sail along the accompanied by the Severomorsk warship.
Danish authorities spotted the superyacht with the guided-missile destroyer and a patrol boat on Monday evening.
Like his mistress and the mother of his children, the Graceful has often been linked to Putin but never publicly acknowledged.
It is manned by the tyrant’s security officers and has been sanctioned by the US – but not by Britain or the EU.
Danish authorities spotted the yacht on Monday Credit: East2West
The Graceful is a favourite haunt of Kabaeva Credit: East2West
Putin may be desperate for a holiday following crushing defeats from Ukrainian strikes Credit: AFP
It is the first time the vessel has been detected by radar since 2022.
It was spotted on naval radars in the Baltic waters between and – before the superyacht swiftly switched off its transponder – an electronic device which emits signals used for tracking.
Another one of Putin’s elite vessels – the 233ft Victoria – has also been spotted leaving .
The dictator has decked out the £40million with a lavish interior including a TV with channels for children – presumably for his sons Ivan, 11, and Vladimir, seven.
Vlad likes to use gold touches for his superyacht interiors Credit: East2West
Putin took a shine to the Olympic gymnast Credit: East2West
He is also rumoured to on a circular bed beneath a mirrored ceiling.
Marine traffic data showed that the ship slipped down the Bosphorus Strait on June 28 before heading towards the Turkish resort town of Bodrum.
In 2022 The Sun exclusively revealed photos of the inside of one of Putin’s six-storey superyachts.
The official cost when finished two years ago was £500million — but insiders say it could be closer to £750million.
show six decks of obscene luxury and sickening excess.
A tiled dancefloor lowers to turn into a . It is thought to be one of only two on ships in the world — the other is on Putin’s yacht Graceful.
Other indulgences include a self-levelling pool table, five-metre aquarium and the biggest TV on a yacht, stretching 4.5m across an entire wall, which cost a million to install.
Bathrooms are adorned with gold toilet roll holders and taps.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
