Fico threatens to revoke existing EU sanctions against Russia, while Hungary vetoes new ones
Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, is threatening to block the extension of sanctions against Russia unless two specific Russian oligarchs are removed from the sanctions list, with support from Hungary.
Abramovich against the UK: 'The £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea is mine'
Roman Abramovich's lawyers warned the British government that he would oppose any attempts to seize £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea, claiming the funds belong to him.
Andrew 'forced out Queen's advisor after he warned her about business dealings'
A report alleges that Prince Andrew forced out Sir Christopher Geidt, a trusted advisor to Queen Elizabeth II, after he warned her about Andrew's potentially damaging business dealings with Russian oligarchs.
What the Epstein Files Tell Us – And Don't Tell Us — About His Ties to Russia
The release of 3.5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein's correspondence has intensified interest in his alleged connections to Russia, with numerous mentions of Russian officials and speculation about possible links to the Kremlin.
Investigation into the funding of 'Nemuno aušra' – prosecutors' decision
The investigation started last July into the financing and establishment of the political party 'Nemuno aušra' has raised concerns about connections to Russian oligarchs and potential improprieties.
Thriller in Cyprus: Who is the missing Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner
The article discusses the disappearance of 56-year-old Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner in Cyprus, noting his previous arrest in Minsk and possible links to ongoing conflicts involving key figures.
Putin has won an important battle on the domestic front
Despite Western sanctions, Russian billionaires have become quiet allies of the Kremlin, with their political influence diminished over 25 years of Vladimir Putin's rule, coinciding with a historic increase in their numbers during the war with Ukraine.
How Putin Kept His Oligarchs: The Failed Sanctions Strategy
Putin employs a carrot-and-stick approach to manage Russian billionaires despite economic sanctions, with the number of oligarchs rising from 83 in 2022 to 140 today, expected to reach a collective wealth of $580 billion by 2025.
How Putin Eliminated the Oligarchs: The Russian Elite Powerless, Anyone Who Dared to Oppose the War Lost Their Wealth... or Their Life
The article discusses how the war in Ukraine has led to the disempowerment of Russian oligarchs, who have remained silent and ineffective against the Kremlin’s military ambitions, with those opposing the war facing significant personal losses.