The assets of a Ukrainian alcohol products manufacturer were redirected to state revenue after a Russian court ruling linked to the Great Ustyug Court in Vologda Oblast. The decision, reported by Kommersant, confirms that the seized holdings include production facilities, distribution networks, and a range of warehouses and related infrastructure. The move illustrates how judicial action can convert private assets into public funds, affecting the competitive landscape of the alcohol industry and sending a signal to other foreign-owned or affiliated firms operating in the region. The ruling also highlights the complex legal framework surrounding asset freezes and national revenue collection in the Russian federation, with officials underscoring the protective stance toward strategic assets. — Kommersant
The total value of the seized assets is estimated at more than 9 billion rubles. Oligarch-linked entities associated with Natalya Bonderev and Svyatoslav Nechitaoil are referenced in the case, with investigators indicating that certain funds tied to Ukrainian interests were used toward paying court-appointed experts. The situation underscores how financial flows connected to cross-border business activity can become a focal point for state authorities during asset freezes, and it raises questions about how expertise in court proceedings is funded in sensitive cases. The article notes the strain this places on international investors and on ongoing economic ties in the region. — Kommersant
Earlier in February, Kommersant reported that the Moscow Arbitration Court, acting with the support of the General Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Russian Federation, moved to seize shares and claims across a group of 17 organizations. The seizures covered approximately 2 million square meters of warehousing and terminal facilities, illustrating the breadth of the enforcement action in what is described as a coordinated effort to secure state interests. The proceedings are framed as part of a broader program to bring strategic assets under tighter regulatory oversight, particularly those involved in critical logistics and storage capacity. The reporting also references the Raven Property Group Limited as a vehicle for acquiring Russian businesses and notes that the assets were subject to arrest and government scrutiny. — Kommersant