Europe, Montenegro, Russia
Exiled oligarch Ismailov's hidden assets rekindle Russia-Montenegro tensions
Moscow has reminded Podgorica that it wants to extradite disgraced tycoon Telman Ismailov, wanted for murder and a debtor to VTB bank, itself now under Western sanctions. Despite having sought asylum in Montenegro, the oligarch has managed to maintain a business empire in Europe while keeping one foot in Russia.