It is reported that pressure is being tightened on Putin and his inner circle, including through sanctions against his “purses” and family members.
Although Putin claims to own a small apartment in St. Petersburg, two Soviet cars, a trailer and a garage, his luxurious life is known to be funded by family, childhood friends and a select elite.
“We are exposing and targeting a shady network that supports Putin’s luxurious lifestyle and tightens the vices in his inner circle. We will continue to impose sanctions on anyone who helps and abets Putin’s aggression until Ukraine wins,” British Foreign Secretary Liz said. Trass.
Who fell under the new sanctions against Putin
Family
Alina Kabaeva, former gymnast. He is the head of the board of directors of the National Media Group – the largest private Russian media company in Russia. It is assumed that she has a close personal relationship with Putin, was previously a State Duma deputy from United Russia.
Anna Zatseplina, grandmother of Alina Kabaeva and ally of Gennady Timchenko, a longtime ally of Putin. Timchenko has been under British sanctions since February 22, 2022, he gave Zatseplina a luxurious apartment in Moscow.
Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, ex-wife of Putin. After her divorce in 2014, she benefited from business relationships with government agencies.
Igor Putin, the President’s cousin and Russian businessman. He is the director of the Pechenga International Seaport.
Mikhail Putin, Russian businessman and relative of the president. He is the deputy head of the board of the SOGAZ insurance company and the deputy head of the board of Gazprom.
Roman Putin, the President’s cousin. He openly declares his relationship with Putin and emphasizes that this family connection allowed his company “Putin Consulting” to work with foreign investors.
Mikhail Shelomov, businessman and Putin’s cousin. Shelomov’s company “Accept” LLC is related to the famous Putin’s palace, and is also a shareholder of the Kremlin-linked “Bank Rossiya”.
Putin’s associates
Alexander Plekhova close friend of Putin. He has benefited from a relationship with the president, and his company, the Vital Development Corporation, from significant government patronage.
Mikhail Klishinexecutive director of Bank Rossiya, member of the Board of Directors of SOGAZ.
Vladimir Kolbin, the son of a childhood friend and business partner of the president, Pyotr Kolbin. Received support from the Russian government as General Director of Gelendzhik Sea Port LLC.
Yuri Shamalov, son of Nikolai Shamalov and brother of Putin’s former son-in-law Kirill. He is part of the new elite of children of Putin’s closest associates and quickly rose to the position of president of Gazfond and a member of the board of directors of Gazprombank.
Victor Cloudin, Russian lawyer and businessman, friend and relative of Putin. Khmarin owned a number of businesses, including OOO Nefteproduktservis, which worked in the Russian energy sector.
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