During the discussion, Gates confirmed the existence of extramarital relationships — two affairs with women from Russia, which Epstein became aware of. He also noted that neither of these women was influenced by the financier. The billionaire emphasized that his actions were legal.
Gates stated: "I did have affairs, one of which was with a Russian woman I met at a bridge tournament. The second affair was with a Russian nuclear physicist, whom I met for professional reasons."
There have been previously published reports about Gates' interactions with Epstein. According to media reports, their friendship was one of the reasons for Gates' divorce from Melinda French, which occurred after 27 years of marriage. In the "Epstein files," an unsent letter was found in which the financier mentions that he assisted Gates with medical supplies related to "the consequences of sex with Russian girls." Gates denied this letter, calling it false.
