Who Will Control Wagner's Empire of War and Gold?
This complex network of companies belonging to the paramilitary group will make any Kremlin takeover a challenge. Learn more in our story here.
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Shadow Men: Inside Wagner, Russia’s Secret War Company
Our documentary reveals how the Russian private military company hides the flow of riches and resources that ultimately connect to the Kremlin. Watch the documentary here.
The Russian Billionaire Selling Putin's War to the Public
Yuri Kovalchuk, with vast holdings in banking and media, is helping his longtime friend Vladimir Putin tighten the Kremlin’s grip on the internet. Read the full story here.
Russian Oligarchs Obscure Their Wealth Through Secretive Isle of Man Network
The web of shell companies and middlemen managed by services firm Bridgewaters makes it hard for authorities to track assets and enforce sanctions. The company has connections to now-blacklisted oligarchs including Alisher Usmanov, Andrei Skoch and Sergei Chemezov. Read the full story here.
The U.S. Sanctions a Russian Oligarch--but Exempts His Companies
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said sanctions would “impose massive costs on Putin’s closest confidants.” In reality, the impact is far milder. Read the full story here.