For the wealthy Rottenberg, who, according to Forbes business magazine, is fine for 2.2 billion euros, has a long history with Putin. The two have known each other since they were twelve from their judo club. For a long time, Rottenberg was responsible for the largest alcohol production company in the country and also managed a large construction company, which carries out many government contracts for infrastructure and gas pipelines.
He founded the oligarchy with his brother SMP Bank, which is included in the US sanctions list for its involvement in the Russian annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea. American services see Rothenberg as part of Putin The inner circle.
The businessman told Mash Telegram that he owned the compound, which he says is illegal. Yesterday, the same news channel published pictures of the property, showing that the palace is still under construction. That footage should disprove Navalny’s film.
An employee of Navalny Not satisfied with the video. According to her, the photos show repairs to the mansion that were necessary due to the poor ventilation. Independent news site The Insider Reports indicate that the editor-in-chief of MASH has direct links to the Russian government.
Protesters were warned, and the journalist was arrested
New Navalny demonstrations are planned in dozens of cities tomorrow. The politician lost the appeal against his pre-trial detention last week. Next week, Navalny will hear whether he goes to a 3.5-year prison sentence over a previous suspended sentence.
In an earlier protest against Navalny’s arrest, thousands of participants were arrested.
