Abramovich Linked to Russian Payment Platform Aiding Drone Makers Amid Sanctions
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- •Roman Abramovich is tied to a Russian payment platform implicated in sanctions evasion.
- •The payment platform serves Russian drone manufacturers by enabling financial transactions.
- •The platform was created specifically to bypass international sanctions imposed on Russia.
- •The report was published by Meduza on April 29, 2026, with further coverage by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on April 30, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If international authorities impose stricter controls on financial transactions linked to Abramovich the ability of Russian drone manufacturers to finance their operations could be reduced, potentially slowing military drone development.
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