VTB
Coverage of VTB in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Ukraine has launched drone attacks against online retailers, specifically targeting Wildberries depots across Russia since a July weekend. These strikes have damaged merchandise worth billions of dollars and extended Kyiv's striking ability far inside Russia, posing an economic challenge to Russia’s financial system. The incidents also affect Wildberries, which has drawn massive loans from banks like VTB.
- Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Ukraine has conducted drone attacks against Wildberries' depots across Russia, targeting online shopping warehouses over a period of one month. These strikes have burned billions of dollars in merchandise, putting pressure on the Russian economy and challenging President Vladimir Putin. The attacks highlight Ukraine’s capacity to strike far inside Russia.
- Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Ukraine has begun attacking online retailers in Russia, targeting warehouses of major e-commerce platforms like Wildberries. These attacks have damaged merchandise and caused shockwaves through Russia's economy. The incident underscores Kyiv’s reach deep inside Russia and poses a challenge to President Vladimir Putin.
- Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply
Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, shifted loans from Russian bank VTB to an offshore subsidiary in Mauritius to avoid sanctions, prompting MPs to call for an investigation. The move occurred amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, with dockers in Ellesmere Port, UK, refusing to unload Russian oil for the refinery.