Impounded superyacht linked to Putin is being refitted in Italy

The $650m yacht is being held at marina in Tuscany, while globally, impounded superyachts are costing millions to maintain

06 August 2023 - 19:50 By Vernon Silver

A superyacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin is being refitted in an Italian port, despite having been impounded last year under EU sanctions, the Financial Times reported...

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