Wendi Deng frolics in St Barts amid Vladimir Putin dating claims

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The 47-year-old was seen splashing around in the tropical water with friends off the coast while on holiday
Chinese businesswoman showed off her impressive figure in skimpy red bikini as she swam and ran on beach
Deng has been staying on yacht of Putin's Russian billionaire friend and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich
She is close to Abramovich's wife Dasha Zhukova, who is not on the island but is in South Carolina with friends
Deng and Putin have never been spotted together and neither has commented on their rumored relationship
For more of the latest on Vladimir Putin and his reported romance with Wendi Deng visit www.dailymail.co.uk/putin

By Alex Matthews For Mailonline and Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com

Published: 07:36 EST, 2 April 2016 | Updated: 12:27 EST, 2 April 2016

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Wendi Deng has been seen frolicking in the tropical waves of St Barts amid claims that she is in a 'serious' relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

The 47-year-old showed off her impressive figure in a skimpy red bikini as she splashed about on the Caribbean coast with friends.

Deng has been enjoying a holiday on St Barts aboard the $400 million yacht of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, a close friend of Putin.

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Frolic: Wendi Deng runs through the clear water off the coast of St Barts while she takes a holiday on the Caribbean island

Figure: Deng, 47, showed off her impressive physique while enjoying herself on the beach, wearing just a skimpy red bikini

Holiday: It is believed that Chinese businesswoman Deng is staying aboard the $400 million yacht of billionaire Roman Abramovich

Stroll: Wendi shows off her long legs while striding out of the sea, where she spent the day relaxing with a group of friends

Body: Boasting a svelte figure most women would be proud of, Wendi runs out of the sea as the waves crash against the coast of St Barts

Style: Wendi adjusts her long dark hair as she makes her way out of the water during the day at the beach with her friends

The Chinese businesswoman is close to Abramovich's wife Dasha Zhukova, who is not with her on the yacht this week and is instead with friends in South Carolina.

On Thursday Deng was seen standing on the sidewalk in a yellow dress and sandals alongside her daughter Chloe Murdoch and a group of friends.

US Weekly reported that Deng and Putin, 63, were dating after speaking to an insider close to the Russian leader, who said the relationship between the two had become 'serious.'

Pal: Wendi is close to the Abramovich family through the tycoon's wife Dasha Zhukova, who is currently not on the Caribbean island

Happy Days: Deng smiles as she splashes about just days after it was reported she was in a 'serious relationship' with Vladimir Putin

Grace: Even after jumping around in the sea Deng still retains an air of elegance as she plays with younger members of the group

Youngsters: Deng was seen playing in the water with two children, a girl and a boy, but it is not known if the girl was one of her daughters

Laugh: Wendi smiles as she jokes around with the children among the beach party, enjoying themselves in St Barts

Nuptials: Deng was having fun on her beach retreat just weeks after ex-husband Rupert Murdoch married Jerry Hall in a London ceremony

Getaway: Wendi stands aboard a small boat as she is transported to Abramovich's yacht, Eclipse, which was once the largest in the world

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Luxury: Wendi Deng is staying aboard Abramovich's opulent yacht 'Eclipse', pictured, which has two swimming pools and a crew of 70

Night out: Wendi Deng was seen out at dinner Thursday night in St. Barts with her daughters and friends (above)

Family outing: Deng was seen with her daughter Chloe (above) on the street outside the restaurant

Big rumor: A report emerged earlier that day claiming Deng was in a 'serious' relationship with Russian president Vladimir Putin

They are both divorced, with Deng and husband Rupert Murdoch splitting in 2013 and Putin separating a year later from his wife of 30 years Lyudmila Putina.

Deng and her ex have two daughters,Grace, 14, and Chloe, 12, while Putin and his wife also have two daughters, Maria, 30, and Yekaterina, 29.

Putin was linked to Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva after his split, and there have been claims that he fathered two children with her, but the Kremlin and Kabayeva have strongly denied these accusations.

There were also allegations the two had been together since as early as 2008, but those claims were also strongly denied.

Murdoch filed for divorce from Deng after 14 years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences, with some reports at the time claiming he had grown suspicious of his wife's relationship with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is the godfather of their daughter Grace.

Emails from Deng were uncovered around this time that suggested a close relationship with Blair - which were shown to Mr Murdoch by one of his sons.

In one memo to herself, Deng had written: 'Oh s***, oh s***. Whatever why I'm so so missing Tony. Because he is so charming and his clothes are so good.

'He has such a good body and he had his really, really good legs Butt [sic] . . . and he is slim tall and good skin. Pierce blue eyes which I love. Love his eyes. Also I love his power on the stage . . . and what else what else what else . . .'

Other messages suggested that Blair had met Deng in New York, London and Beijing.

Keeping quiet: Deng (left in 2012) and Putin (right in 2013) have never been spotted together and neither has commented on their rumored relationship

Moving on: Deng's ex-husband Rupert Murdoch married for the fourth time last month, walking down the aisle with former model Jerry Hall. Deng is close to Abramovich's wife Dasha Zhukova (pictured together right), who is not with her on the yacht this week and instead with friends in South Carolina

Hours after the divorce was announced, Blair telephoned Murdoch, insisting he was innocent. But, after a brief conversation, the tycoon refused to take any more of his calls.

Deng was also recently linked to 30-year-old violinist Charlie Siem after the two attended the Giambatista Valli show during Paris fashion week earlier this year.

Deng's vacation comes just a few weeks after her ex walked down the aisle for the fourth time, with Murdoch, 85, saying 'I do' to former American model and Mick Jagger ex Jerry Hall, 59, last month in London.

Putin's ex-wife also remarried earlier this year according to reports that claim she wed a man 21 years her junior in January, 37-year-old businessman Arthur Ocheretny.

Deng and Putin meanwhile have never been spotted together and neither has commented on their rumored relationship.