Sanctions & Politics

Claims about connections between former President Joe Biden and Russian oligarchs have circulated widely. What the public record actually establishes is narrower than the allegations suggest. This article sets out which contacts are documented, which remain unproven, and what they mean for U.S.-Russia relations. Biden And Russian Oligarchs: Understanding The Links President of the United […]

Russian oligarchs have a new secret weapon in their arsenal: libel. With the help of wealthy friends in high places, they are using this powerful tool to shut down critical media outlets and silence their critics.  In this blog post, we will take a closer look at how libel is being used to suppress free

In this blog post, we will be discussing Russian oligarchs and their connections to the energy company APC. It has been alleged that these oligarchs have been using their connections to APC to manipulate the energy market in Russia. This could have a huge impact on the Russian economy, and we must understand what is

In a surprising turn of events, several Russian oligarchs have spoken out against the recent escalation of violence in the region. In an open letter to the President, these business leaders called for an end to the bloodshed and urged all parties to come to the negotiating table.  This is a remarkable development, as most

Donald Trump has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s not just because of his policies. There is speculation that he may have financial ties to Russian oligarchs, and some are calling for an investigation. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out, but one thing is for sure: this

What is the relationship between Russian oligarchs and Putin? How do they interact with each other? And what implications does this have for democracy in Russia? To answer these questions, it’s essential first to understand what an oligarch is. Investopedia says, “an oligarch is a member of the wealthy elite in a country who has

Russian oligarchs have made headlines for their immense wealth and alleged corruption. Some have even been labeled “the new czars.” But as Putin tightens his grip on power, it appears that he is ready to get rid of these powerful billionaires. So what will happen to them? And why is Putin getting rid of them? Read

What’s all the fuss about Russia? Why is it that there seems to be a new headline in the news every other day about this Eastern European country? And more importantly, what does it have to do with you and me?  To answer these questions, we must look closely at Russian politics. More specifically, we

In March 2018, the United States imposed sanctions on 19 Russian oligarchs and 12 companies they own or control. The objective of these sanctions was to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and its military aggression in Crimea and Ukraine. This list of Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury