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Leroy Merlin probes Russian store director Mochalov

Well established in Russia, the French DIY retail chain Leroy Merlin is in a dilemma over its store director, an ex-Spetsnaz officer and disciple of jailed rogue Orthodox priest Sergius.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 01.07.2021

Dmitry Mazepin looking good in potash wars

Russian oligarch Dmitry Mazepin, owner of chemical company Uralchem. © Maxim Shemetov/Reuters

Free access Corporate Intel 28.06.2021

The Russian ramifications of Murtaza Lakhani's oil-finance empire

Igor Sechin, the man carrying Putin's Artic oil ambitions, has a host of reliable and long-standing partners to count on, not least Murtaza Lakhani, whose Mercantile & Maritime group will acquire shares in Rosneft's new mega-project.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 21.06.2021

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Huawei hired top researchers from Russia's US-sanctioned NeoBit

The many facets of the rapprochement between China and Russia are a source of irritation to Washington, which is fighting back with more sanctions while Beijing and Moscow continue their cyber co-operation.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 18.06.2021

Evgueni Chkolov, member of Vladimir Putin's close guard. © Russian presidency

Shadow siloviki will monitor Rostec for Putin

The Kremlin is tightening its grip on Rostec, a strategic asset along with the military export agency Rosoboronexport, as it strengthens its technical and military ties with Africa and China.

Subscribers only Defence 18.06.2021

Le cofondateur de l'agence de communication berlinoise Vitamin C, Andrei Urban. © Vitamin C

Ex-TASS journalist and energy expert takes on PR for EU in Moscow

While the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project continues to keep an army of lobbyists in gainful employment, the Berlin based PR firm Vitamin C, headed by Andrei Urban, has been rehired to do the EU's public communication in Russia.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 17.06.2021

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The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

Despite ENRC's legal woes caused by past activities in the DRC, which led the Kazakh mining company into a long-running legal battle with its former lawyer, secretive consultant Dmitry Vozianov has been swayed by Moscow's interest in Africa to sign up for the Russia-Africa summit.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.06.2021

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

The regime in Damascus does not look to be in a position of strength in its dealings with Russian company Capital LLC, which is keen to advance Moscow's energy interests in Syria. Damascus has had to agree to exempt the company from customs duties, accept limited access for Syrian officials to its operations and settle for a low rate of return from any future gas finds.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 11.06.2021

FSB poised for additional responsibilities under new national security strategy

Vladimir Putin's recent reframing of the role of the FSB gives some indication of the direction the soon to be announced national security strategy will go in, spanning the seas, borders and strategically important information security.

Subscribers only Defence 10.06.2021

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Paris operations of Bedzhamov's British friend Maxim Golodnitsky unveiled

The latest twist in the legal battle between the Russian oligarch Georgi Bedzhamov and Vneshprombank has put the spotlight on the London and Paris interests of his friend Maxim Golodnitsky and links with Swiss lawyer and consultant Judith Hamburger.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 09.06.2021

Anti-corruption consultant Roman Putin campaigning for his cousin the president

As the country prepares for legislative elections in September, business consultant Roman Putin is busy tying personal ambitions with an opportune fight against corruption and his unwavering support of Vladimir Putin, a cousin of his father.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 07.06.2021

Roman Putin, son of a cousin of Vladimir Putin and founder of Putin Consulting.

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Vneshprombank and its investigators disavowed by UK top court

After being declared bankrupt in 2016, Russian bank Vneshprombank is still trying to prove its fraud allegations against Georgy Bedzhamov. The bank faces a new legal setback over its investigation techniques and the "errors" made by its data investigators.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 04.06.2021

German groups in Crimea provide pathway between Berlin and Moscow

A surprising meeting between Crimean MPs and a mysterious German delegation sheds some light on the Russian networks in associations defending the interests of Crimea's German population.

Subscribers only Agencies 03.06.2021

Sergei Korolev to carry Shanghai Pact's anti-terrorism flag

Russia has appointed rising intelligence star Sergei Korolev to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, as it renews its membership with the regional alliance and ramps up efforts to counter various groups it qualifies as terrorist or extremist.

Subscribers only Operations 01.06.2021

Putin tightens grip on information security

Two directors of media and communications agencies that were closed down last year have been removed from the National Security Council's information security commitee, a body whose role is growing in importance for the Kremlin.

Subscribers only Defence 27.05.2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin in May 2021.

Russian services regroup in Dushanbe as NATO withdraws from Kabul

NATO's early withdrawal from Afghanistan, which should be complete on 25 June a few days before US troops pull out on 4 July, is enough to make Russia and its central Asian partners nervous about the road ahead.

Subscribers only Defence 26.05.2021

Appraisers clash over Dmitry Firtash's Bordeaux chateau in London

Thrown off balance in Moscow and Washington, the Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash is also fighting Russia's VTB Bank in London over the freeze of his assets in western Europe, including a French vineyard run by his right-hand-man, Briton Robert Shetler-Jones.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 25.05.2021

Daughter of pro-Russian European networks old stager in line for consular role in Moscow

The renewal of French consular officers in Russia and Belarus is a game of back-scratching and jockeying for position in which some of the newcomers have familiar names.

Subscribers only Agencies 25.05.2021

Russia's rising star Patrushev tarnished by fraud accusations

Russian agriculture minister Dmitry Patrushev, the son of National Security Council chief Nikolai Patrushev, is suffering a career setback after being accused of fiscal irregularities by the national audit office.

Subscribers only Agencies 24.05.2021

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) and Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev.

Gryphon Strategies eyes European markets with VLM Advisory deal

The firm recently acquired former GPW and K2 investigator Victoria Mackay's London outfit.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 21.05.2021

Dmitry Kirpichenko, asset manager and consultant between London and Moscow

Dmitry Kirpichenko, who has been working as a broker in London for nearly 20 years, has been pursuing a parallel career in Moscow. There, he is able to call on the services of former executives from Russian IT giant Armada, as well as those of his former contacts at RosBusiness Consulting.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 20.05.2021

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All articles - Russia

Leroy Merlin probes Russian store director Mochalov

Dmitry Mazepin looking good in potash wars

The Russian ramifications of Murtaza Lakhani's oil-finance empire

Spotlight
Huawei hired top researchers from Russia's US-sanctioned NeoBit

Shadow siloviki will monitor Rostec for Putin

Ex-TASS journalist and energy expert takes on PR for EU in Moscow

Spotlight
The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

FSB poised for additional responsibilities under new national security strategy

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Paris operations of Bedzhamov's British friend Maxim Golodnitsky unveiled

Anti-corruption consultant Roman Putin campaigning for his cousin the president

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Vneshprombank and its investigators disavowed by UK top court

German groups in Crimea provide pathway between Berlin and Moscow

Sergei Korolev to carry Shanghai Pact's anti-terrorism flag

Putin tightens grip on information security

Russian services regroup in Dushanbe as NATO withdraws from Kabul

Appraisers clash over Dmitry Firtash's Bordeaux chateau in London

Daughter of pro-Russian European networks old stager in line for consular role in Moscow

Russia's rising star Patrushev tarnished by fraud accusations

Gryphon Strategies eyes European markets with VLM Advisory deal

Dmitry Kirpichenko, asset manager and consultant between London and Moscow

Beijing enters Russian energy breach opened by oligarchs

XL, Swiss Re and Russian sovereign fund in court battle over grounded Gulfstream

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Afinogenov serves as intermediary between Novatek, Total and Russian security services

Pro-Russian faction and ex-FSB agents ramp up pressure on Chisinau

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All articles - Russia

Leroy Merlin probes Russian store director Mochalov

Dmitry Mazepin looking good in potash wars

The Russian ramifications of Murtaza Lakhani's oil-finance empire

Spotlight Huawei hired top researchers from Russia's US-sanctioned NeoBit

Shadow siloviki will monitor Rostec for Putin

Ex-TASS journalist and energy expert takes on PR for EU in Moscow

Spotlight The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

Damas gives ground on offshore gas to Russia's Capital group

FSB poised for additional responsibilities under new national security strategy

Spotlight Paris operations of Bedzhamov's British friend Maxim Golodnitsky unveiled

Anti-corruption consultant Roman Putin campaigning for his cousin the president

Spotlight Vneshprombank and its investigators disavowed by UK top court

German groups in Crimea provide pathway between Berlin and Moscow

Sergei Korolev to carry Shanghai Pact's anti-terrorism flag

Putin tightens grip on information security

Russian services regroup in Dushanbe as NATO withdraws from Kabul

Appraisers clash over Dmitry Firtash's Bordeaux chateau in London

Daughter of pro-Russian European networks old stager in line for consular role in Moscow

Russia's rising star Patrushev tarnished by fraud accusations

Gryphon Strategies eyes European markets with VLM Advisory deal

Dmitry Kirpichenko, asset manager and consultant between London and Moscow

Beijing enters Russian energy breach opened by oligarchs

XL, Swiss Re and Russian sovereign fund in court battle over grounded Gulfstream

Spotlight Afinogenov serves as intermediary between Novatek, Total and Russian security services

Pro-Russian faction and ex-FSB agents ramp up pressure on Chisinau

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Huawei hired top researchers from Russia's US-sanctioned NeoBit

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The legal strategist for oligarchs Dmitry Vozianov has eyes on Africa

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Paris operations of Bedzhamov's British friend Maxim Golodnitsky unveiled

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Vneshprombank and its investigators disavowed by UK top court

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Afinogenov serves as intermediary between Novatek, Total and Russian security services