Tag: oligarchs
Sanctions: sparkling wine & cars – EU does not allow luxury goods to Russia
Fashion shops in Moscow’s luxury shopping center GUM The new EU sanctions are aimed at the high-income classes in Russia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Brussels, London Life in Russia is not meant…
Why the protest on state TV shows the inner turmoil of the elite
Marina Ovsyannikova in the courtroom For hours there had been no sign of the editor, who caused a stir on Russian television with her anti-war protest. (Photo: Screenshot) Moscow The…
Why the protest on state TV shows the inner turmoil of the elite
Marina Ovzyannikova (in the background) Moscow The viewers of the main Russian evening news program “Vremya” (“Time”) had this performance at the state “1. Kanal” – the counterpart to the…
London Mayor: Open oligarch homes to refugees
Sadiq Khan London’s mayor wants to accommodate refugees from Ukraine in the properties of Russian oligarchs. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) London Mayor Sadiq Khan has spoken out in favor of…
What the West can do against Russian nationalization
The German-Russian investment agreement dates back to Soviet times Dangerous situation for companies that are active in both countries. Berlin The West is taking severe sanctions against Russia because of…
World’s largest oligarch sailing yacht seized in Italy
The Super Yacht The “Sailing Yacht A” is 148 meters long and 25 meters wide. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Italian authorities have arrested another yacht attributed to a Russian billionaire. The…
World’s largest oligarch sailing yacht seized in Italy
The Super Yacht The “Sailing Yacht A” is 148 meters long and 25 meters wide. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Italian authorities have arrested another yacht attributed to a Russian billionaire. The…
War in Ukraine: Oligarchs on the sanctions lists
Vladimir Potanin The very rich art lover no longer “advises” the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Advising means, of course, supporting the museum’s events financially. (Photo: Chris J Ratcliffe/Bloomberg) Zurich…
Why the EU isn’t cracking down on cryptocurrencies
The wallets, storage locations in which the Bitcoin or other currencies are located, are not subject to the same requirements as bank accounts. That is why it is difficult for…
Roman Abramovich on sanctions list – Chelsea sale on hold
Roman Abramovich The oligarch cannot now sell his football club Chelsea FC as planned. (Photo: dpa) London Britain imposed sanctions on a further seven Russian oligarchs on Thursday. Among them…
Sanctions against oligarchs proportionate according to ICC
Luxury yacht “Lady M” in the port of Imperia The ship of the oligarch Alexei Mordashov was arrested in Italy. (Photo: AP) Cologne Oliver Wieck, Secretary General of the German…
NL Minister Sigrid Kaag open to tougher sanctions
Brussels The Dutch government is committed to tightening sanctions against Russia. “The Netherlands is open to excluding more banks from Swift,” said Dutch Finance Minister Sigrid Kaag in an interview…
Italy confiscates luxury yacht from TUI shareholder
Berlin Twelve suites, two helipads, sauna and beauty salon included – the “Dilbar” is considered one of the most luxurious yachts in the world. She is currently in the port…
“Worst crisis feared” – The oligarchs are trying to revolt against Putin
Russian oligarchs: muted criticism of the president Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Oleg Deripaska, head of the combined company Rusal and En+ Group (2013). (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Russian…
“Worst crisis feared” – The oligarchs are trying to revolt against Putin
Russian oligarchs: muted criticism of the president Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Oleg Deripaska, head of the combined company Rusal and En+ Group (2013). (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Russian…
“Worst crisis feared” – The oligarchs are trying to revolt against Putin
Russian oligarchs: muted criticism of the president Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Oleg Deripaska, head of the combined company Rusal and En+ Group (2013). (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The Russian…
Expropriation and withdrawal of visas for oligarchs
Mikhail Fridman Alfa-Bank founder (left) owes his wealth to deals under the State-Owned Enterprise Loan program with the Russian government. (Photo: imago images/ITAR-TASS) It can hardly be surpassed in terms…
Why the EU sanctions Russian oligarchs
photomontage Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin with Alexei Mordashov (left) and Mikhail Fridmann (right). Berlin Russian oligarchs, who have been sanctioned by the EU and the USA, are now condemning the…
“We must drain the fortunes of the oligarchs”
Christian Lindner in August 2021 The Federal Minister of Finance says that Germany must meet its responsibilities in Europe and NATO. (Photo: imago images/tagesspiegel) Christian Lindner (FDP) continues to show…
Can Russian Oligarchs Break Sanctions on Cryptocurrencies? USDC CEO Answered!
Jeremy Allaire, CEO and founder of digital currency company Circle, evaluated the impact of tensions between Russia and Ukraine on the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking to Bloomberg, Jeremy Allaire said that…