A 267-foot yacht with a hair salon and infinity pool has...
The Antigua and Barbuda government has declared the Alfa Nero super yacht abandoned. It will be sold unless it's removed, according to an official notice last Tuesday. Authorities intend to use the money to pay down a $500,000 fuel bill owed to the Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to auction off an ‘abandoned’ $81...
An $81 million superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch is reportedly set to be auctioned off. The 81.2-meter Alfa Nero has been linked to Russian chemicals magnate Andrey Guryev. An Antigua and Barbuda government minister reportedly said the "abandoned" yacht risks becoming a "hazard." Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
Russian oligarchs’ superyachts have avoided the US west coast and the...
Russian oligarchs' superyachts were detected in different regions after the Ukraine war began. Heat maps show oligarchs' yachts have avoided America's west coast and the Mediterranean. Turkey, Dubai, the Maldives, and the Seychelles, were popular destinations for the superyachts. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
Zelenskyy made a secret phone call to Mitch McConnell urging him...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the US last week to shore up support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy called McConnell one day before the visit, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. Zelenskyy urged McConnell to support a measure that ultimately passed Congress, the outlet reported. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
South Africa will allow a Russian oligarch to moor his superyacht...
A $500 million oligarch-owned superyacht has cruised between the Seychelles, Russia, and Hong Kong. The yacht, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexei Mordashov, is now headed to Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town's mayor and the South African president are at odds over allowing the yacht to dock. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
Hong Kong says it won’t seize the $500 million Russian oligarch...
A $500 million superyacht believed to be owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch is in Hong Kong. Hong Kong leader John Lee said there's "no legal basis" to seize the vessel. The US has warned Hong Kong against being a "safe haven" for sanctioned oligarchs. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
US warned Hong Kong against providing a ‘safe haven’ for sanctioned...
The US has warned Hong Kong against becoming a "safe haven" for sanctioned oligarchs, per the FT. Sanctioned billionaire Alexei Mordashov's $500 million yacht moored in a Hong Kong harbor Friday. A Hong Kong marine department spokesperson said the city didn't have the authority to impose sanctions. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
Sanctioned Russian billionaire’s superyacht sells at auction for $37.5 million, far...
A five-deck superyacht seized from Russian steel tycoon Dmitry Pumpyansky has been sold. The Axioma, which had previously been valued at $75 million, sold for $37.5 million, per Reuters. The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed. Loading Something is loading. A superyacht seized from its Russian oligarch owner has been sold in the…
Putin is facing pressure from Russia’s hawkish nationalists who want all-out...
President Vladimir Putin is facing an increasing threat from Russian ultra-nationalist figures who are using their huge platforms on Telegram to demand a far more aggressive military mobilization in Ukraine. For months, Putin appeared to have established broad support for the war, while successfully drowning out dissent. But following a series of military defeats, culminating in…
The US wants to seize a $45 million jet owned by...
US officials have been granted permission to seize a $45 million jet owned by a Russian oil giant. The Boeing, owned by Lukoil, violated sanctions by flying into and out of Russia, per the DoJ. The plane is believed to be in Russia, per the warrant application. Loading Something is loading. US officials have been…
