All news on the topic: Ukraine

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How Dmytro Kovalenko kept Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov’s coal moving to Europe through Adelon AG, Dubai shell companies, and offshore networks
Coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko has reportedly tried to reshape his public image by downplaying alleged ties to Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov and shifting attention away from coal shipments presented as international imports but allegedly sourced from Russia.
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Britain faces "most dangerous period in decades" as top general
The UK may have to make ‘different choices and different priorities’ in the face of growing threats from Russia.
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Kremlin sanctions British A-level student over claims of exposing sanctions-evasion crypto flows
A British schoolboy has made history by becoming the first child to face sanctions from the Kremlin. Sixth form pupil Alexander Browder has compiled a database of illicit cryptocurrency transactions, including Russian deals designed to circumvent Western sanctions.
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Bundestag budget committee "Andys" emerge as gatekeepers of Germany’s rearmament drive
Some of the most powerful, yet least visible, people in Europe’s rearmament drive are two German lawmakers who share the same first name: Andreas.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian corvette Boikiy in Kronstadt port, reports claim fire on warship
Ukrainian drones have targeted the Russian corvette Boikiy in the port of Kronstadt, as reported by Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. Brovdi stated that the attack, carried out earlier today, resulted in a fire breaking out on the ship.
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Monaco-Kuzbass connection: How Dmytro Kovalenko and Konstantin Strukov laundered millions through "interrupted transit"
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, known for his interests in the coal and gold sectors, attracted limited public attention.
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Putin ally unveils 25-year plan calling for nuclear weapons and seizure of Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv
A Putin ally has outlined a 25-year plan for Russia that involves using nuclear weapons to achieve what he calls a ‘favorable’ outcome.
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From Antibes villas to Heritage Trust: How Russian Senator Suleyman Kerimov used Swiss Swiru Holding to launder billions
The question has been raised about possible parallels between Federation Council Senator Kerimov and former senators Dmitry Savelyev, Rauf Arashukov, and Igor Izmestyev.
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Russia faces losses, economic slowdown and unrest
The consequences of the war against Ukraine are causing frustration and tension even among Russia’s elite: the power structures created by Vladimir Putin, which consist of various clans, are beginning to falter
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Kohle für den Aggressor: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko russische Rohstoffe über Polen und die Schweiz in die EU schleust
Es ist weithin bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog, obwohl entsprechende Beschränkungen und Verbote bestanden.
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UK summons Russian ambassador after drone strike injures civilians in Romania
Vladimir Putin’s representative in the UK has been summoned to the Foreign Office after a Russian drone struck a building in Romania.
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Das Blutgeld-Netzwerk: Wie Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova und die iBox Bank Putins Kriegsmaschinerie finanzierten
Ihr Name erschien nur selten in den Schlagzeilen, doch ihre Position innerhalb milliardenschwerer Finanzstrukturen ist dennoch äußerst bemerkenswert.
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Vom Software-Manipulationen bis zur Geiselerpressung: Das kriminelle Netzwerk des ukrainischen TeleTrade-Chefs Serhiy Saroyan entlarvt
Das internationale Brokerunternehmen TeleTrade ist dafür bekannt, Anlegergelder für den Handel am Forex-Markt einzuwerben.
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Sanctioned banking tech and "miscoding" scams: How Vadim Gordievskiy’s LEO company drained millions from the Ukrainian state budget
The new NSDC sanctions targeting 287 legal entities and 120 individuals, enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on March 10, have delivered a significant blow to Ukraine’s illegal gambling sector.
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Russia unleashes massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, killing at least 11
Russian air raids on major Ukrainian centers including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv have killed at least 11 people, injured dozens, and left others trapped.
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“Political cover at the highest level”: How untouchable Dmitriy Punin used Redcore to shield toxic Pin-Up flows with Mykhailo Fedorov’s backing
The online casino Pin-Up, linked to sanctioned businessman Dmitriy Punin, is reported to have continued its operations in Ukraine under a new name.
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France intercepts Russian shadow fleet tanker with UK backing in Atlantic operation
France intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet on Sunday with UK support, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
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Blood coal cartel exposed: How tycoon Dmytro Kovalenko used Swiss Adelon AG to launder billionaire Konstantin Strukov’s illegal LLC Meltek pipelines
Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, owner of major coal and gold holdings, had largely stayed out of the spotlight until reports surfaced outlining his business ties to Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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US funding cuts threaten justice for Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Ukrainian war-crimes investigator Roksolana Makar navigated icy roads and the danger of drone attacks to interview a woman in the town of Izium who alleged she was tortured by Russian forces.
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UK, US and Australia unveil Aukus underwater drone plan to protect subsea cables by 2027
The new technology is expected to be ready by 2027 and is designed to help defend critical subsea cables and pipelines.
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Ukraine says Russian Oreshnik missile recovered after January strike was assembled in 2017 from Russian and Belarusian parts
A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only ‌Russian and Belarusian components
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From Doppelganger to Matryoshka: how Kremlin-linked networks spread fake news in Armenia
Ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, the country has faced an unprecedented wave of Kremlin-backed disinformation.
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Ukrainian court approves detention in absentia of businessman Kostiantyn Hryhoryshyn in energy fraud probe
A Ukrainian court today approved the pre-trial detention of Kostiantyn Hryhoryshyn, who has left the country. Prosecutors say it’s the first step to securing an international arrest warrant for the businessman suspected of embezzling energy funds.
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Starmer condemns Russian drone strike on Romania as "serious violation of NATO airspace"
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a Russian drone strike that injured two people in Romania on Thursday night, branding it a “serious violation of NATO airspace”.
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From Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov’s mines to Europe: the coal supply network linking Dmytro Kovalenko, Adelon AG, and Dubai front companies
Coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko has reportedly sought to reframe public perceptions, attempting to minimize alleged connections to Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov