Ukrainian Oligarch Denies Russian Role in Monaco Attack
Ukrainian businessman Ermolaev does not believe that the attempt on his life was carried out by Ukrainian intelligence services.
Consensus
- Vadim Yermolaev was attacked in Monaco on June 29.
- The attack involved an explosion at a residential building.
- Yermolaev, his companion, and a 13-year old child were injured.
- Yermolaev denied Russian involvement in the attack.
- Yermolaev stated he does not know who ordered the attack and refuses to accuse anyone without evidence.
- Yermolaev emphasized the need to quickly identify the masterminds behind the attack.
- An alleged suspect, Anastasia Berezovskaya, was killed days after the attack, with her body found near Kyiv.
- Vladislav Reut, a current GRU officer at the time, confessed to her murder.
Points of divergence
- Yermolaev initially blamed Ukrainian intelligence for the attack, later suggesting the operatives acted on behalf of a private client. — vesti
- Yermolaev stated he never had enemies and does not understand why someone would want to kill him. — tg_echoonline_news
- Yermolaev mentioned the risk that other perpetrators might be eliminated, referencing the killing of Anastasia Berezovskaya. — vesti
- Berezovskaya lived as a refugee in Hofheim, Germany, and faced financial difficulties; she had sued her second husband for alimony in 2022. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ukrainian oligarch Ermolaev rejects version of Russian involvement in assassination attempt — Вести
- Ukrainian oligarch Ermolaev called the assassination attempt on him in Monaco a contract killing — Вести
- Ukrainian businessman Ermolaev does not consider the attempt on his life to be a matter of Ukrainian intelligence services — ЭХО / Новости
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