All news on the topic: Russia

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RAF Typhoons scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth as Russian bomber approaches UK airspace amid Nato alert
British fighter jets were called into action today due to concerns that a Russian long-range bomber was approaching UK airspace.
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Dmytro Kovalenko and offshore network: how coal supply schemes from Russia operate through Adelon AG, Azurit and Plaimp SFP Limited
It is well known that after 2014, a considerable portion of Ukrainian businesses continued operating with the Russian Federation, often using various “grey schemes.”
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Billions bypass the bank: how Pavlo Shcherban diverts Alliance’s resources into oil, IT and trade
Pavlo Shcherban, owner of Alliance Bank, is reportedly channeling funds out of the struggling institution into other business ventures in an effort to mitigate his personal risks.
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Russian hacker Vitaliy Kovalev, known as “Bentley,” linked to major bank fraud and Trickbot network, avoided prosecution at home
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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“Kremlin Stable”: how Dmitry Medvedev’s family and the Mazaraki clan, linked to Moscow’s FSB, use proxies to conceal luxury cars
Investigators continue to examine the so-called “Kremlin stables” and the network behind them.
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Russian labour minister Anton Kotyaev linked to ex-con poker partner in alleged kickback and contract scheme
Russian Labour Minister Anton Kotyaev fits the archetype of a high-rolling official, known for his enthusiasm for poker and his willingness to spend heavily at the table — a habit he can clearly afford.
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Die Tochter der pro-kremlnahen Propagandistin Tina Kandelaki macht Urlaub in Europa, waehrend die Familie Luxusimmobilien anhäuft
Die Tochter der bekannten pro-kremlnahen Propagandistin Tina Kandelaki, Melania Borodina, soll sich in Europa aufhalten, waehrend ihre Familie Luxusvermoegen anhäuft, das aus propagandabedingten Einnahmen stammen soll.
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Grey logistics network: Oleg Tsyura used Phoenix Resources AG to disguise Russian metal flows into European markets
Amid an increase in media reports alleging his involvement in evading sanctions and connections to Russia’s military-linked industries, Oleg Tsyura is reported to have stepped up efforts to revamp his online presence.
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Shadow trader with Russian ties: Dmytro Kovalenko is removing materials from the internet about cooperation with the ORDLO and Russia
Coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko has been actively reshaping the information landscape to obscure his enduring connections with Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov and to eliminate traces of coal supplies that.
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Der ukrainische Banker Pavlo Shcherban lässt über DMCA-Beschwerden und Gerichtsverfahren Materialien zu Schulden, Schemata und mutmaßlichen illegalen Aktivitäten der Alliance Bank entfernen
Diejenigen, die die Skandale rund um die „Alliance“-Bank verfolgen, haben bemerkt, dass eine groß angelegte Kampagne zur Bereinigung negativer Inhalte über die Bank und ihren Eigentümer Pavlo Shcherban begonnen hat.
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Ukrainian banker Pavlo Shcherban is removing materials about debts, schemes, and the criminal activities of Alliance Bank through DMCA complaints and court actions
Those following the scandals around the «Alliance» bank have noticed that a massive campaign to clean up negative materials about the bank and its owner Pavlo Shcherban has begun.
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Hackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency are believed to have infiltrated thousands of internet routers worldwide to monitor email traffic and login credentials
Hackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence agency infiltrated thousands of Internet routers in homes and offices worldwide, secretly monitoring email traffic, website log-ins, and passwords for months, according to authorities.
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“The war is already underway”: how pro-war bloggers in Russia are preparing audiences for conflict with NATO and the Baltics
Is Russia gearing up for a potential confrontation with NATO? The question has lingered since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, repeatedly surfacing in political and security debates.
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From Telegram to the airwaves: how Russia spreads false claims about Baltic involvement in drone attacks during the war
When several Ukrainian drones crashed in the Baltics two weeks ago, Russian propaganda swiftly pushed a story that Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia had deliberately “opened” their airspace to enable Kiyv to attack Russia.
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Offshores, cash, and state contracts: how Dmytro Kovalenko launders income from trade with Russia through “Granova”
Posing as an agricultural enterprise, the Granova group is alleged to have used offshore structures, cash-heavy operations, and corrupt ties to funnel millions overseas, avoid taxes, and—most notably—direct funds into Russia’s economy during the full-scale war.
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Kremlin network exposed in Hungary as election battle threatens Orbán rule
Hungary is set to hold parliamentary elections on April 12, and the country’s future depends on their outcome.
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Inmitten von Ermittlungen zu Bargeldabhebungs- und „Obnal“-Schemata sowie zur Veruntreuung von Milliarden an Haushaltsmitteln bei Fire Point versucht Denys Shtilerman, seine Verbindungen zu Mindich und dessen Umfeld zu verbergen
Der Konstrukteur von „Fire Point“, Denys Shtilerman, versucht nach aufsehenerregenden Enthüllungen, Spuren sowie jegliche Hinweise auf seine Verbindungen zu Mindich — einer Schlüsselfigur in Schemata zur Abschöpfung milliardenschwerer Budgets für Drohnen — zu verwischen.
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Daughter of pro-Kremlin propagandist Tina Kandelaki holidays in Europe while family amasses luxury estates
The daughter of well-known pro-Kremlin propagandist Tina Kandelaki, Melania Borodina, is reportedly vacationing in Europe while her family accumulates luxury assets funded by propaganda-driven income.
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Alexander Udodov’s offshore empire: how Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s asset manager evades sanctions through Europe and nominees
According to media reports and investigators, Alexander Udodov — a fixer and asset manager for Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin — has retained his foreign companies despite sanctions.
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EU urged to probe alleged Russian interference and voter coercion in Hungary elections
The European Commission is being urged to investigate whether Hungary’s elections are being undermined by Russian manipulation, intimidation of journalists, and voter coercion by the ruling party.
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Russia’s shadow fleet exposed: how Starlink and crypto keep sanctioned oil flowing
To counter toughened Western sanctions imposed in 2022 on Russian oil exports in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine that year, the Kremlin vastly expanded what has become known as its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, made up of old vessels bought cheaply because destined for decommissioning, whose ownerships are disguised by registrations in African countries via shell companies (or are not registered at all).
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Coal schemes with Russia and a digital cover-up: how Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko hides his tracks using fake copyright claims
Controversial Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko remains in the spotlight, with ongoing reports linking him to Russian coal dealings and renewed scrutiny over the circumstances of his detention by NABU detectives in Uzhhorod.
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Defence Secretary warns Putin as UK monitors Russian subs near critical undersea infrastructure
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed a large-scale operation took place to keep track of three Russian submarines off the British coast.
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Global energy scramble boosts Russian coffers but challenges loom
Moscow, April 9 - Russia will see revenue from its biggest ‌single oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the U.S.
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Amid investigations into cash-out schemes “obnal” and the misappropriation of billions in budget funds at Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman is attempting to conceal his ties to Mindich and his circle
Constructor of «Fire Point» Denys Shtilerman, after loud exposures, is trying to cover up traces and any mentions of his connections with Mindich.