Elena Samodanova Slams Gleb Savchenko's Custody Bid

Elena Samodanova has fired back at Gleb Savchenko's attempt to gain custody of their daughter. In a text message obtained by TMZ, she tells his lawyer to back off.

The screenshot shows Elena rejecting Gleb's demands for custody of their daughter Olivia and the right to enroll her in a California school. She insists Olivia has lived in Hong Kong for over nine years and belongs there.

Elena also accuses Gleb of 'wrongful retention' by canceling Olivia's return ticket to Hong Kong. She argues that he had no right to keep her in the U.S. against her will.

Gleb has filed for emergency custody of Olivia and plans to file a Hague Convention petition to bring their other daughter, Zlata, to the U.S. Olivia is currently staying with the 'Dancing with the Stars' pro in Los Angeles.

The dancer has expressed concerns about sending Olivia back to China to her mother, sparking a legal battle. The case involves complex international custody laws.

The feud between the former couple has drawn public attention, as they were once a high-profile pair. The outcome may depend on U.S. and Chinese legal frameworks.