Military Marketplace Roy.Market Linked to Medvedev Circle
The military marketplace 'Roy.Market' is linked to Dmitry Medvedev's circle, according to 'Vot Tak'. Until May 2026, the company associated with the marketplace was headed by Ivan Koptenko, a close friend of Dmitry Medvedev's son Ilya.
Consensus
- Roy.Market is a Russian military marketplace for dual-use goods.
- The platform was launched in mid-August.
- Access to Roy.Market is granted via application after filling out a form.
- Roy.Market is managed by the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technology (CBST).
- CBST was established by United Russia, PSB Bank, and the 'Our Truth' fund.
- The 'Our Truth' fund was created at the initiative of Dmitry Medvedev.
- Ilya Medvedev, son of Dmitry Medvedev, is associated with the 'Our Truth' fund and participated in supplying military equipment in early 2025.
- Ivan Koptenko, a close friend of Ilya Medvedev, previously led the company linked to Roy.Market.
- Dmitry Medvedev is referred to as the 'inspiration' behind the Roy.Market project by its developers.
- Ukrainian forces have conducted strikes on major Russian marketplaces, including Wildberries and Ozon, starting in summer 2026, citing their use as unofficial supply channels for Russian military personnel.
Points of divergence
- The 'Dar' and 'Gradislaya' funds, which are linked to the 'Our Truth' fund, were established exclusively to manage the property of the former president, according to FBK investigations. — meduza
- The 'Dar' and 'Gradislaya'-owned estate in Ples is referred to by FBK as Medvedev's secret dacha. — meduza
- Roy.Market has been under development since 2025. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (2 sources)
- «Thus»: the military marketplace «Roy.Market», launched amid strikes on Wildberries and «Ozon», is linked to Dmitry Medvedev — Meduza
- Military marketplace 'Roy.Market' linked to Dmitry Medvedev's circle, 'Vot Tak' found out — Радио Свобода
Key entities
- Dmitry Medvedev
- VoTak
- Roy.Market
- Russia
- Security Council
- Wildberries
- Roy
- Ozon
- Center for Drone Systems and Technologies
- Our Truth
- Ilya
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