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‘Rich Also Cry’: Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs Lose Luxuries

The West's seizing and freezing of assets is proving the toughest trial yet for Kremlin-favored tycoons.

‘Cowards’: Russian Bank Founder Slams Oligarchs’ Silence on Ukraine War

'I don’t want to die hanging on to billions but living as a bastard, a coward and a schmuck.'

Veteran Lukoil CEO Departure Linked to Sanctions Fears, Experts Say

Vagit Alekperovv had been head of Lukoil since 1993 and recently fell under British and Australian sanctions.

Germany Seizes World's Largest Yacht Owned by Russian Oligarch

The impoundment of Alisher Usmanov's "Dilbar" is the latest in a string of seizures of Russian superyachts.

In Photos: The Russian Oligarchs Who Have Lost Billions Since Ukraine War

Russia's richest feel the toll of Western sanctions, losing nearly half of their collective wealth.

Trusted liaison

Abramovich: Surprise Participant in Russia-Ukraine Talks

Abramovich has every personal interest in seeing a peaceful end to the conflict and possibly performing a role that could allow him to win back favor in...

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Kremlin Denies Abramovich Poisoned, Confirms Role in Talks

"This is part of information sabotage," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of the poisoning reports.

Abramovich, Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Suffer Poisoning Symptoms – WSJ

The symptoms were blamed on Russian hardliners who want to sabotage talks to end the war, WSJ reported.

Russian Oligarch Abramovich's Superyacht Docks in Turkey

Abramovich’s 140-meter (460-foot) Bermudan-flagged superyacht Solaris was filmed in the holiday resort of Bodrum in southwest Turkey.

secretive wealth

Russians Have $200Bln in Swiss Bank Accounts – Reuters

The figure reveals the extent to which rich Russians have capitalized on Switzerland’s private financial industry to store their wealth abroad.

Abramovich Disqualified as Chelsea Director by Premier League

Chelsea owner Abramovich was one of seven more oligarchs sanctioned this week by the UK following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Oligarch Says Nationalizations Will 'Take Us Back to 1917'

The confiscations have not been announced, but have been floated as an idea to hit back at the West.

Perceived closeness

Italy Seizes Russian Oligarch's Yacht — Government

Mordashov used a statement issued Monday to distance himself from Putin's war in Ukraine.

New U.S. Sanctions Target Russia's Pro-Putin Oligarchs

The focus on oligarchs makes the financial offensive far more personal.

Abramovich to Sell Chelsea as Oligarch Moves to Sever British Ties

One British MP claimed the tycoon is rushing to sell his assets before he is hit with financial sanctions.

‘NO TO WAR’

Some of Russia’s Elite Oppose War in Ukraine

Oligarchs and decision makers are sending rare signals of defiance.

Russian Billionaires Lose $39Bln on First Day of Ukraine Invasion – Bloomberg

The West has imposed sweeping sanctions on the Russian economy in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s Billionaires Lose $32Bln in Ukraine Standoff

Russia's oligarchs are facing new rounds of Western sanctions.

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Ukrainian Oligarchs Flee Amid Fears of Russian Attack – Reports

Ukraine's two richest men Rinat Akhmetov and Viktor Pinchuk are among those who have reportedly fled.

SHRINKING FORTUNES

Russian Billionaires Lost $28Bln in Market Sell-Off

Russian assets have been under heavy pressure amid the ongoing standoff over Ukraine.

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