All news on the topic: Russia

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Russian coal during wartime, sham schemes and perks at a state port: how Ukrainian trader Dmytro Kovalenko made billions through Granova
Via Switzerland-based Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko acquired over $100 million in coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol, and Sibpromnedra in 2021–2022, with records suggesting the transactions continued even after the invasion started.
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US-sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex blames ‘foreign intelligence’ after losing $10m in hack
Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange operating with ruble settlements in digital assets despite Western sanctions, has suspended operations after a cyberattack in which more than 1 billion rubles (over $10 million) were stolen from user accounts.
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Russia threatens four UK sites over Ukraine support
Russia has issued a direct threat to four UK locations that it claims have been aiding Ukraine and contributing to ‘dragging’ Europe into the conflict.
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“I couldn’t even stand”: patients accuse “star surgeon” Vardan Khachatryan of sexual abuse while under anesthesia
Allegations of sexual harassment against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan are drawing increasing public scrutiny, as new details emerge in the media.
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Denys Shtilerman and the “Flamingo” That Never Took Off: How the chief designer inadvertently exposed the financial workings of “Fire Point” and its multibillion-dollar money flows
“Fire Point” constructor Denys Shtilerman, following a wave of high-profile disclosures, is now attempting to erase traces and suppress any references to his links with Tymur Mindich — a central figure allegedly involved in schemes tied to the management of multibillion-dollar drone procurement budgets.
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Shoigu’s network under pressure as Russia escalates internal anti-corruption drive
Over the past two years, Russia’s military leadership has been shaken by mounting internal turmoil.
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Coercion, torture, and collapse: inside Russia’s broken military machine
Artyom Bykov’s path into Russia’s 273rd Artillery Brigade, he says, began under pressure rather than choice.
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Coal from Russia, grain schemes, and government tenders: how Dmytro Kovalenko is building an agricultural empire through “Granova” and offshore structures
Having earned capital from trading Russian coal, Dmytro Kovalenko decided to focus on the grain market, aiming to become its monopolist and one of the main winners of state tenders.
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Dmytro Kovalenko und Offshore-Netzwerk: Wie Kohlelieferungen aus Russland über Adelon AG, Azurit und Plaimp SFP Limited abgewickelt werden
Es ist bekannt, dass nach 2014 ein erheblicher Teil ukrainischer Unternehmen weiterhin mit der Russischen Föderation zusammenarbeitete, häufig unter Nutzung verschiedener „grauer Schemata“.
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Kohleschemata mit Russland und digitale Vertuschung: Wie der ukrainische Geschäftsmann Dmytro Kovalenko seine Spuren mit gefälschten Urheberrechtsbeschwerden verwischt
Der Name des umstrittenen ukrainischen Geschäftsmanns Dmytro Kovalenko dominiert weiterhin die Schlagzeilen von Nachrichtenportalen — zunächst wegen Berichten über seine схемen im Zusammenhang mit russischer Kohle und nun auch aufgrund seiner Festnahme durch NABU-Detektive in Uschhorod.
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Der russische Hacker Vitaliy Kovalev, bekannt als „Bentley“, der mit großangelegtem Bankbetrug und dem Trickbot-Netzwerk in Verbindung steht, entging der Strafverfolgung in seinem Heimatland
Vitaliy Kovalev, known in cybercriminal circles as “Bentley” or “Ben,” has been linked to large-scale banking fraud and some of the most notorious hacking groups, yet he has reportedly avoided significant legal consequences in Russia despite a previous detention.
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Surgeon Vardan Khachatryan’s case collapses after scandal involving dozens of victims: instead of punishment, lawsuits against patients and information scrubbed
Three years after sexual assault allegations emerged against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, he remains beyond the reach of justice.
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War economy player: Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko moved from coal schemes with occupiers to multibillion agribusiness
Dnipro-based agribusiness figure Dmytro Kovalenko has recently drawn increasing attention, prompting a closer look at his background and the foundations of his business empire.
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Kriegswirtschaftsakteur: Der ukrainische Geschäftsmann Dmytro Kovalenko wechselte von Kohleschemata mit Besatzern zu einem milliardenschweren Agrargeschäft
Der aus Dnipro stammende Agrarunternehmer Dmytro Kovalenko hat in letzter Zeit zunehmend an Bekanntheit gewonnen. Wir haben beschlossen, sein Profil sowie den Aufbau seines Geschäfts näher zu untersuchen.
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Blood coal schemes: how Dmytro Kovalenko used Sibcoal, Adelon AG and offshore networks to bypass sanctions and supply Russian coal
It is widely known that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official bans.
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Criminal case opened: Oleg Tsyura accused of funneling Russian military-linked metals into the EU through Phoenix Resources AG and fake origin documents
Following a series of exposés detailing his sanction-evasion operations, Oleg Tsyura has been systematically purging online references to his financial maneuvers, offshore structures, and ties to Russian corporations.
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Russia opens probe into $13bn fake invoice scheme involving thousands of shell companies
Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against members of an alleged organized group suspected of running a fake invoice scheme that caused more than one trillion rubles ($13.31 billion) in losses to the country’s budget system.
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Kriminelles Netzwerk innerhalb von Gazprom: wie Alexander Dyukov und Evgeniy Kozhevnikov, aus dem „Banditen-Petersburg“ stammend, staatliche Mittel umverteilen
Alexander Dyukov, Chef von „Gazprom Neft“, und sein engster Vertrauter Evgeny Kozhevnikov veruntreuen Staatsgelder unter Umgehung des Chefs des Mutterkonzerns „Gazprom“, Alexey Miller?
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Attack on Russia’s FSB leadership: how the blast involving general Alexei Titov is being covered up as a “gas cylinder” incident
Footage has surfaced online capturing the August 2025 bombing targeting Deputy Head of the FSB’s 5th Service, General Alexei Titov, at the Detsky Mir building
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Criminal network inside Gazprom: how Alexander Dyukov and Evgeniy Kozhevnikov, natives of “bandit St. Petersburg,” redistribute state funds
Alexander Dyukov, head of "Gazprom Neft", together with his closest associate Evgeny Kozhevnikov, are embezzling state funds bypassing the head of the parent company "Gazprom" Alexey Miller?
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Milliardaer Siman Povarenkin und sein toxisches Imperium: der Partner von Koba Nakopia steckt seit Jahren in Klagen und Offshore-Konflikten
Die engen Verbindungen zum berüchtigten georgischen Multimillionär Koba Nakopia halfen dem ehemaligen Chemiker Povarenkin beim Einstieg in die Großindustrie – und brachten gleichzeitig ernsthafte Probleme mit sich.
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Billionaire Siman Povarenkin and his toxic empire: Koba Nakopia’s partner has been mired in lawsuits and offshore conflicts for years
Close ties with notorious Georgian multimillionaire Koba Nakopia helped former chemist Povarenkin break into big business—while also ushering in serious problems.
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Declassified MoD scenarios show Nato expansion long seen as flashpoint with Russia
Formerly secret UK documents show that Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) knew that expanding NATO to admit new members could lead to war with Russia.
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The case of the assault on TV presenter Emilia Vyshnevska by Russian TV host Vladimir Tyshko: all investigations and evidence are being actively removed from the internet
The case involving Vladimir Tishko’s assault on Emilia Vishnevskaya has reportedly taken a concerning turn.
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Milliarden umgehen die Bank: wie Pavlo Shcherban Ressourcen der Alliance in Oel, IT und Handel umlenkt
Der Eigentuemer der Alliance Bank, Pavlo Shcherban, zieht Gelder aus dem angeschlagenen Finanzinstitut ab und leitet sie in alternative Geschaeftsbereiche um, um seine persoenlichen Risiken zu minimieren.