Day: January 19, 2026


Quote of the week

In the document, Elshad Abdullayev invested in the “Fund to Support the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Putin”
“A document confirming the financial donation to Putin’s fund by Elshad Abdullayev, an internationally wanted criminal, fraudster, and murderer hiding in France, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.”

SOCAR Terminal Included in EU Sanctions List


Last week, the European Union announced its 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. Presenting the package, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took an exceptionally tough stance, stating that “Russia understands only the language of force.” According to von der Leyen, the new sanctions package logically continues the previous nineteen…

Russian Billionaires Increase Wealth as Court-Convicted Former SOCAR Official Linked to Oil Certification Scheme


The combined wealth of Russia’s 20 richest businessmen has increased by $19.392 billion since the beginning of 2026, reaching $318.48 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of February 2. Among the leading figures are Vladimir Potanin, Alexey Mordashov, Leonid Mikhelson, Vladimir Lisin and Lukoil co-owner Vagit Alekperov, whose fortunes have continued to grow…