Bill Gates recently admitted to having had affairs with two Russian women during a meeting with employees at the Gates Foundation. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, Gates explained that one affair was with a Russian bridge player he met at tournaments, and the other was with a Russian nuclear physicist he encountered through business activities. Gates stated that Epstein learned about these affairs through his then-adviser Boris Nikolic. Gates asserted he did not engage in any illegal activities during these relationships.

Alongside addressing his infidelities, Gates also expressed regret for his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He characterized his decision to spend time with Epstein as a “huge mistake.” However, Gates clarified that he had never interacted with Epstein's victims or the women associated with him, attempting to distance himself from the negative implications of Epstein's actions.

The revelations surrounding Gates' infidelities and his ties to Epstein have sparked discussions about the moral and ethical responsibilities of influential figures in business and philanthropy. As Gates continues to play a prominent role in global philanthropy, these admissions may have implications on his public image and the work of the Gates Foundation, as well as broader conversations about accountability among powerful individuals.