The Latest Breaking News from Eduard Khudainatov

US auctions off $325M seized Russian superyacht – including helipad, gym and spa

America contends that Suleiman Kerimov, former Russian politician, owns the yacht

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Exclusive-Spain, France have owners pay for yachts frozen under Russia sanctions

Spain and France have authorized the owners of superyachts frozen under sanctions against Russian businessmen to pay for their upkeep, three sources told Reuters.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Italy freezes real estate owned by two Russian oligarchs -sources

Italy on Monday froze some real estate properties owned by two Russian oligarchs in the luxurious seaside resort of Portofino, in Sirmione on Lake Garda and in Rome, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away

The United States has won a legal battle to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Russian superyacht to leave Fiji, court rules

A Fiji court has ruled a Russian-owned superyacht be removed from the Pacific island nation by the United States because it was a waste of money for Fiji to maintain the vessel amid legal wrangling over its seizure.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

EU imposes sanctions on Russian oil boss linked to seized superyachts

Eduard Khudainatov is blacklisted for ‘benefiting from the government of the Russian Federation’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022

US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji

The United States has won the latest round of a legal battle to seize a $325-million Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji, with the case now appearing headed for the Pacific nation’s top court

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Before a Fiji court: Can the U.S. seize a Russian yacht in the South Pacific?

The case of a yacht detained in the South Pacific island nation is raising questions about how far U.S. jurisdiction extends.

WEKU · May 19, 2022

Court considers whether US can seize a Russian yacht in Fiji

On May 5, five U.S. federal agents boarded the massive Russian-owned superyacht Amadea that was berthed in Lautoka harbor in Fiji

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

‘Straw owner’ hides $1 billion worth of Russian yachts, US says

In the race to seize assets tied to sanctioned Russian billionaires, U.S. authorities are alleging that a Russian tycoon acted as the “straw owner” of two yachts worth more than $1 billion, including the $700 million Scheherazade, a superyacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022