Category: Ukraine War

Euroclear allegedly starts to compensate Western investors with frozen Russian moneyE
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May 3, 2025

Euroclear’s Release of Frozen Russian Assets: Escalation or Pandora’s Box?

The EU is taking a morally questionable approach to the distribution of frozen Russian assets. Belgian clearing giant Euroclear has begun the unprecedented redistribution of approximately €3 billion from frozen Russian assets to compensate Western investors whose holdings were seized by Moscow-a move that marks a dramatic escalation in the financial standoff between Russia and the EU.
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The Tucker Carlson arms selling conspiracy or realityA
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March 2, 2025

Arms for Ukraine: Battlefield Necessity or Black Market and Money Laundering Bonanza?

The topic of Ukraine or Ukrainian individuals selling U.S. and Western arms supplies on the black market has been a subject of both documented incidents and widespread speculation, often amplified by rumors and disinformation. The US media personality Tucker Carlson is one of the main sources in the respective headlines. Here’s a breakdown of known information and rumors:
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CBR Governor Elvira NabiullinaW
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September 14, 2024

War-Driven Inflation: Russia’s Central Bank Increased the Key Interest Rate to 19%!

Russia’s Central Bank (CBR) raised the key interest rate to 19%, aiming to control inflation driven by military spending. Despite these efforts, inflation is expected to exceed targets, with further rate hikes possible. Taking into account recent data, CBR expects that inflation is likely to exceed the July forecast of 6.5–7.0%, CBR Governor Elvira Nabiullina said in a statement.
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September 26, 2023

Why Western Taxpayers Should Not Fund The Ukraine War But The Seized Russian Assets Should!

A growing chorus of voices suggests that the financial burden of supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia should not fall on the shoulders of Western taxpayers. Instead, they argue, the proceeds from the seized assets of Russian oligarchs and wealthy individuals should be used to finance the war effort. Using already seized funds and liquidation seized yachts and jets could bring in many billions and relieve taxpayers.
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Unites States against the Russian crypto industryT
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September 16, 2023

The U.S. War Against The Russian Crypto Industry!

Before Western sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine invasion began in February 2022, U.S. authorities were cracking down on the Russian crypto scene. Since the beginning of the new sanctions in 2022, the American approach against the Russian crypto scene, which is under general suspicion of money laundering and sanctions violations, has intensified and is bringing charges against Russian crypto schemes and their masterminds.
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Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky no longer billionaireN
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September 11, 2023

Not surprising! Arrested Ukrainian Oligarch Loses Billionaire Status!

Ukrainian tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky's net worth has plummeted from $2 billion to $835 million since the Russian invasion. Before the invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, Kolomoisky's enterprises, including the informal Privat Group bank, were valued at their highest in seven years. However, by early September 2023, after facing two legal charges within a week and subsequent arrest, his wealth decreased by two-and-a-half times.
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Cyberwar between the US and Russia continuesC
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September 10, 2023

Cyberwar: Enforcement Actions And Sanctions Against Russian Cybercrime Organization Trickbot!

Welcome to cyberwar: the U.S., in collaboration with the UK, has imposed sanctions on eleven members of the Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime organization, allegedly protected by Russia. This move was initiated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Simultaneously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charges nine individuals linked to the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware operations, seven sanctioned by OFAC.
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Legal issues around the seized superyacht Alfa NeroE
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September 8, 2023

Eric Schmidt And The Legal Problems With The Russian Oligarchs’ Seized Superyachts.

In 2022, global attention was drawn to Russian-owned superyachts following the Ukraine conflict. The illustrious Alfa Nero, considered among the world's most opulent superyachts, is thought to be owned by Russian magnate Andrey Guryev, who faced sanctions from the U.S. The seized vessel's future is now intertwined in a legal conflict involving Guryev's offspring, the Antigua and Barbuda government, former Google head Eric Schmidt, and another bidder.
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Yevgeny PrigozhinT
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August 26, 2023

The Presumed Death Of Russian Troll Master Yevgeny Prigohin And The Russian Mafia State!

The Russian entrepreneur and troll master Yevgeny Prigozhin was often referred to as "Putin's chef" or "Putin's henchman" due to his once close ties with the Russian President. He presumably died in a mysterious plane crash. Prigozin's journey from a convicted criminal to a billionaire with interests in various sectors, including catering, media, private military companies, and troll factories, is nothing short of remarkable.
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Andrey Melchnichenko and his super-yacht in TriestT
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August 17, 2023

The Richest Russian Oligarch Andrey Melnichenko And His Seized $600-Million Super-Yacht in Triest!

The sanctions against Russian oligarchs were intended to hit Putin's war activities. The sanctions also provide for confiscating the oligarchs' assets in the West. On March 11, 2022, the Italian state seized the super-yacht SY A, owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko in the Italian port of Trieste. There, the reportedly $600 million luxury toy remains anchored to this day and has become a public attraction.
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Cyprus Papers and Golden Passport schemeR
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August 13, 2023

Rich Russians in Cyprus: Little Russia in the Mediterranean!

Cyprus, the small Mediterranean island nation, has seen a significant influx of wealthy Russians over the past few decades. This migration has transformed parts of the island into what can be described as a "Little Russia," with Russian businesses, restaurants, and cultural centers becoming commonplace. But what does this mean for Cyprus, and the broader geopolitical landscape, especially in light of the Western sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine invasion?
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Wester Sanctions have no impact on Russian oligarchsS
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July 23, 2023

Sorry, No Impact: Despite Western Sanctions, Russian Oligarch Got Richter While U.S. Billionaires Lost!

In the wake of the "crazy war" in Ukraine, the Russian oligarchs are the strategic focus of the Western sanctions aimed at exerting pressure on the Russian government. Most recently, Oleg Tinkov, an oligarch excommunicated by the Kremlin, has called his former comrades cowards and urged them to take action against Putin. However, according to the latest Forbes statistics, Russian billionaires have become significantly richer since the outbreak of the Ukraine invasion.
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