Russian oligarch’s son loses cash secrecy fight with mother

Russian oligarch’s son loses fights to keep his riches secret as his mother battles his father to get her hands on £450m she was awarded in Britain’s biggest-ever divorce Temur Akhmedov, 26, based in London, is in a legal dispute with mother, Tatiana She was awarded £452m of ex-husband’s fortune but has so far received … Read more

Russian oligarch’s ex-wife says their son has played ‘central role’ in putting £450m beyond reach

Russian oligarch’s ex-wife says their son has played ‘central role’ in putting £450m she was awarded in Britain’s biggest-ever divorce beyond her reach Tatiana Akhmedova awarded a 41.5 per cent share of former husband’s fortune However judges have heard she has so far received about £5 million of his assets She will now be taking … Read more

The power crazed crook in the Kremlin: The Oligarchs thought he’d last one term

BOOK OF THE WEEK  PUTIN’S PEOPLE  by Catherine Belton (William Collins, £25, 640pp) Thank heavens for coronavirus! I know I shouldn’t say that but there are some small blessings in the current pandemic.  In Russia, the national referendum to extend Vladimir Putin’s stay in office for another 12 years has been postponed. The proposal that … Read more

Ex-MI6 spy behind the ‘dirty dossier’ on Donald Trump is sued by three Russian oligarchs

Ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele behind the ‘dirty dossier’ on Donald Trump is being sued by three Russian oligarchs who were named in his ‘kopromat’ file Former MI6 spy Christopher Steele is being sued by three Russian oligarchs Mr Steele’s report on Donald Trump in 2017 alleged the newly-elected US President was in Vladimir Putin’s pocket … Read more