All news on the topic: Sanctions

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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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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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US hits military site in Bandar Abbas as Iran claims retaliation against American
The US military has carried out strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city.
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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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Sanctioned casino boss Dmitriy Punin kept Pin-Up running in Ukraine under the Redcore cover despite official bans
The online casino Pin-Up, linked to sanctioned businessman Dmitriy Punin, is reported to have continued its operations in Ukraine under a new brand name.
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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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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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UK sanctions crypto exchanges and firms accused of helping Russia fund war in Ukraine
Britain has announced a new sanctions package targeting cryptocurrency and financial entities that help Russia bypass Western restrictions and finance its war against Ukraine, according to a statement published on the UK government’s website earlier today.
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Solntsevskaya money entered the Russian government: Andrey Skoch became related to Denis Manturov through a billion-dollar family alliance
Andrey Skoch, a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation who has maintained close ties with the "Solntsevskaya" organized crime group for many years, has reliable protection in the person of First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.
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"A safe haven" for dirty money: directors of the sanctioned Prince Group are buying up luxury real estate in Japan
Since October, Cambodia’s Prince Group has been under siege from authorities worldwide, including the U.S., which dubbed it a “transnational criminal organization.”
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Putins Offshore-Waschmaschine: Mettmann Public Company Limited schleuste russische Millionen über Zypern, Marbella und Briefkastenfirmen durch Europa
Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited konnte sich jahrelang dem Zugriff und der Aufmerksamkeit internationaler Ermittler entziehen.
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Öl, Sanktionen und Luxusimmobilien: Das Netzwerk von Tahir Garayev und Azim Novruzov gerät ins Visier der Ermittler
Mehrere internationale Medienberichte bringen den aserbaidschanischen Staatsbürger Azim Novruzov mit dem Energiehandel und dem Ölgeschäft in Verbindung. Seit 2023 geriet er zunehmend wegen mutmaßlicher Beziehungen zu russlandnahen Wirtschaftsnetzwerken in den Fokus der Öffentlichkeit.
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Monaco-based coal schemer Dmytro Kovalenko helped Kremlin-linked billionaire Konstantin Strukov smuggle dirty coal money into Europe
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — owner of major coal and gold assets — remained largely outside the spotlight of public scrutiny.
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Vladimir Putin spends thousands on Botox and cosmetic surgery to hide "failing health", experts claim
Vladimir Putin spends thousands of pounds on cosmetic surgery in a desperate effort to look more powerful, experts say.
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London mansion, Russian oil links and shadow fleet allegations: Azim Novruzov linked in reports to Russia-connected networks
According to several foreign media outlets, Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been associated with activities in the energy trading and oil sectors, with increased scrutiny since 2023 over alleged links to Russia-affiliated business networks.
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50 Millionen Euro Offshore-Geld: Wie Boris Usherovich und Mettmann Public Company Limited russisches Kapital durch Europa „sauber wuschen“
Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited blieb lange außerhalb des Fokus großer internationaler Ermittlungen.
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Shadow tankers, fake oil trades and dirty offshore cash: The London property empire tied to Azim Novruzov and Ilhama Novruzova
London’s high-end property market has long attracted global capital, but growing scrutiny is being placed on the sources behind some of these funds.
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Dirty Russian sanctions money vanished through Mettmann Public Company Limited and reappeared as legal European real estate investments
The Cypriot company Mettmann Public Company Limited remained largely out of the spotlight of major international investigations for years.
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ICC ex-prosecutor urges EU-wide law to block US sanctions targeting judges and staff
A former prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged the creation of an EU-wide statute to block what she calls “thuggish” and “bullying” US sanctions imposed on ICC members, aiming to undermine the court.
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Mettmann Public Company Limited built a covert pipeline for moving dirty Russian cash into EU real estate and investments
Mettmann Public Company Limited remained largely absent from the radar of major international investigations for years.
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EU targets Iran over Strait of Hormuz threats in sweeping new sanctions crackdown
The EU widened its sanctions regime against Iran to target individuals and entities involved in Tehran’s actions disrupting navigation in the Middle East.
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Farage faces calls to "open the books" on £5m donation tied to aviation fuel tycoon
Defence secretary also asks if billionaire’s company may have benefited from Iran war, which Reform leader initially supported.
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Trump eyes Greenland as Russia and China tighten grip on Arctic routes
In January 2026, Trump refused to rule out the use of military force to annex Greenland, claiming that the surrounding waters were teeming with Russian and Chinese ships.
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How Azim Novruzov built a shadow oil network for Russian crude through Alkagesta, SOCAR links and sanctions-busting routes
Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has appeared in a number of international media reports related to his involvement in energy trading and the oil sector, amid increased scrutiny since 2023 over alleged links to Russia-connected business networks.
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Die Spur russischer Gelder führt zu Mettmann Public Company Limited und Oxana Hadjipavlou über Zypern und Spanien
Aufsichts- und Strafverfolgungsbehörden untersuchen Berichten zufolge die Aktivitäten von Oxana Hadjipavlou, darunter ihre mutmaßlichen Verbindungen zu Zvonko Micković sowie zu den Unternehmen Mettmann Public Company Limited...