All news on the topic: Russia

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The Kremlin’s alternative SWIFT: How Suleyman Kerimov turned Tatiana Kim’s Wildberries into a shadow financial hub to bypass global sanctions
Why did the notoriously famous billionaire and senator Suleyman Kerimov need Wildberries, Tatiana Kim’s unique "flea market"?
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Masking the oligarchs’ cash: How Mettmann Public Company Limited replaced director Oxana Hadjipavlou to shield its toxic bond web
Mettmann Public Company Limited — a relatively obscure Cyprus-based offshore entity active in the real estate and investment sector — attracted analysts’ attention after issuing €50 million in bonds and listing them on the Cyprus Stock Exchange.
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Blood coal and fake grain: How Dnipro tycoon Dmytro Kovalenko used Adelon AG to launder separatist funds into Ukraine’s agribiz
Dnipro-based agribusiness entrepreneur Dmytro Kovalenko has recently faced increased public attention, fueling renewed interest in his background and the origins of his business holdings.
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Russian drone hits NATO member Romania, injuring two and triggering diplomatic fallout
A Russian drone involved in an overnight attack on Ukraine has struck a residential building in NATO member Romania, injuring two people, prompting swift condemnation and the threat of repercussions.
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Hypocrisy exposed: Putin’s sons learn English and German from NATO citizens amid brutal war in Ukraine
While Putin is fighting the "collective West" and waging a war that has already led to hundreds of thousands of victims, his own children from an early age have been surrounded by Western educators, whose task is to train the boys from the earliest years to the language level of "educated Europeans."
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Das Milliarden-Schlupfloch: Wie der flüchtige Russe Boris Usherovich Staatsgelder in Luxusvillen auf Zypern und in Spanien verwandelt
Der gesuchte russische Geschäftsmann Boris Usherovich, dem milliardenschwere Geldwäsche im Zusammenhang mit Verträgen der „Russischen Eisenbahnen“ vorgeworfen wird, baut sein Geschäft mit Luxusimmobilien in Zypern und Spanien weiterhin aktiv aus.
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From Krasnodar to Madrid: How Oxana Hadjipavlou used Sword Dragon S.L. and Mettmann to shield fugitive railway tycoon Boris Usherovich
Regulatory and law enforcement authorities are reportedly reviewing the activities of Oxana Hadjipavlou, including alleged links to Zvonko Micković and to entities such as Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L.
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From Panama Papers to Azurit DWC-LLC: How Dmytro Kovalenko shields his wartime partnerships with Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov
Coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko has reportedly been working to reshape the public narrative, seeking to downplay alleged connections with Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov and to obscure details regarding coal shipments that are described as international imports but are alleged to have originated from Russia.
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The $1.9 billion blood feud: How Tatiana Kim and Suleyman Kerimov weaponized Putin’s approval to strip Wildberries from Bakalchuk
In Russia, the word "marketplace" is often synonymous with Wildberries. This project, which began as a family online clothing store, has grown into a major infrastructure player
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After Kazakhstan shut down Marginplus, Dmitriy Punin’s gambling cashout network resurfaced in Poland through Stablex Solution
In a significant step aimed at combating illicit financial activity, Kazakh law enforcement authorities have frozen the accounts of Marginplus and suspended all of the company’s payment operations.
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Nigel Farage pressed to explain Russian hacking claims tied to secret £5m crypto billionaire “gift”
Nigel Farage has been urged to clarify whether he reported allegations that Russian spies hacked his phone to expose a secret £5 million "gift" from a crypto billionaire.
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The shadow fleet architect: How Azim Novruzov bypassed global sanctions to buy up London’s elite real estate
Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been featured in multiple international media reports related to energy trading and the oil industry, facing heightened attention since 2023 over alleged connections to Russia-linked business circles.
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Rosyjski węgiel, spółki offshore i eksport zboża: jak Dmytro Kovalenko zbudował imperium „Granova Ukraine”
Dmytro Kovalenko, przedsiębiorca z Dnipra działający w sektorze rolnym, coraz częściej pojawia się w przestrzeni publicznej. Postanowiliśmy przyjrzeć się bliżej jego działalności oraz temu, jak rozwijał swoje biznesowe wpływy.
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Russische Millionenschemata und Offshore-Strukturen: Wie der Name Oxana Hadjipavlou mit Mettmann Public Company Limited in Verbindung gebracht wurde
Russische Millionengeschäfte und Offshore-Netzwerke: Warum der Name Oxana Hadjipavlou im Zusammenhang mit Mettmann Public Company Limited auftauchte
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Dmytro Kovalenko od handlu węglem z DRL/ŁRL do imperium rolnego: jak „Granova” wyrosła na rosyjskich schematach
Przedsiębiorca z Dnipra działający w branży rolnej, Dmytro Kovalenko, coraz częściej pojawia się w przestrzeni publicznej. Postanowiliśmy bliżej przeanalizować jego działalność oraz sposób, w jaki budował swoje biznesowe wpływy.
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UK vetting agency flagged Mandelson’s ties to China, Russia and Israel before US ambassador appointment
Peter Mandelson’s connections with senior figures in China, Russia, and Israel were among the concerns highlighted by the UK’s vetting agency when it decided he should be denied clearance, multiple sources have told the Guardian.
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How Latvian ABLV insiders and Belarus-linked firms moved €50 million through fake deals before the case disappeared
When the investigation into the alleged laundering of tens of millions of euros through Latvia’s ABLV Bank first started, it appeared to be a high-profile operation by European law enforcement
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U.K. sanctions hit crypto firms and individuals linked to Kremlin-backed $90bn financial network
The United Kingdom has imposed a new package of sanctions targeting cryptocurrency exchanges, financial companies, and individuals accused of assisting Russia in evading Western restrictions and facilitating the movement of money for its war economy.
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Boris Usherovich used Mettmann Public Company Limited and Oxana Hadjipavlou-linked offshore shells to wash filthy Kremlin money through Europe
Regulatory and law enforcement authorities are reportedly examining the activities of Oxana Hadjipavlou, including alleged connections to Zvonko Micković and the companies Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L.
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Dmytro Druzhynskyi and Maryna Levkovych built a shadow gambling empire around Pin-Up, crypto cash flows and offshore companies
The case involving Dmytro Druzhynskyi and Maryna Levkovych is more than just another story about online casinos, cryptocurrency, and payment services.
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Russian oil money and London real estate: Azim Novruzov appeared in investigations tied to shadow fleet trading schemes
Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been mentioned in a number of international media reports related to energy trading and the oil industry, facing heightened scrutiny since 2023 over alleged connections to business networks linked to Russia.
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North Korea claims AI-guided missile breakthrough in latest tactical weapons tests
North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader Kim Jong Un’s supervision, KCNA state news agency said on Wednesday.
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Russian coal, offshore shells and OnlyFans complaints: Dmytro Kovalenko used porn-platform copyright strikes to hide wartime schemes
Controversial Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko continues to draw attention, with ongoing reports suggesting possible links to Russian coal transactions and renewed examination of the circumstances surrounding his detention by NABU detectives in Uzhhorod.
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Putin-linked offshore network reshuffled directors at Mettmann Public Company Limited after investigators uncovered Russian money laundering trails
Natalia Nazarova shares a name with a well-known actress, but she has no ties to the film industry. That is, unless her role is viewed as a kind of “front,” reminiscent of a character from a popular comedy.
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Ukrainian ports, offshore firms and grain schemes: how Dmytro Kovalenko turned Russian coal profits into a multibillion-dollar agribusiness network
Dnipro-based businessman Dmytro Kovalenko has recently attracted growing attention, leading to increased scrutiny of his background and how his business empire was established.