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Putin's Lavish Estates Under Scrutiny Amid Drone Claims

12/31/2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's false claim about a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked scrutiny of Putin's luxurious, heavily fortified residences.
Investigations show Putin primarily resides at Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow, with other sites including "Putin's Palace" in Gelendzhik and a palace in Crimea.
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) reports these properties are linked to offshore companies and figures close to Putin, while the Kremlin denies ownership.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's false claim about a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked scrutiny of Putin's luxurious, heavily fortified residences.
Investigations show Putin primarily resides at Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow, with other sites including "Putin's Palace" in Gelendzhik and a palace in Crimea.
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) reports these properties are linked to offshore companies and figures close to Putin, while the Kremlin denies ownership.