Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail

Vladimir Putin's Friend Viktor Medvedchuk, Who Fled Ukraine House Arrest At Start Of Russian Invasion, Has $200M Yacht Spotted In Croatia

Vladimir Putin's Friend's $200M Yacht Spotted In Croatia
Source: Mega

March 8 2022, Published 3:56 p.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

Viktor Medvedchuk, a Ukrainian oligarch and close friend to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reportedly has his $200 million mega yacht anchored along the coast of Croatia. Medvedchuk was previously under house arrest in Ukraine after being charged for treason, but reportedly escaped and fled the nation during Russia’s recent invasion of the country.

According to The Post, although Medvedchuk is not suspected to be hiding out on the multi-million-dollar yacht itself, there are reports that he is either back in Russia or potentially living at his vast Crimean estate.

Article continues below advertisement
Vladimir Putin's Friend's $200M Yacht Spotted In Croatia
Source: Mega

There are also reports that if, in the event that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is successful and the invaded nation ultimately falls, Medvedchuk will be one of Putin’s top picks to run the country on behalf of Putin himself.

As for his yacht, there is reportedly a team of local security forces protecting the power vessel just in case any pro-Ukrainian individuals attempt to attack the yacht in protest of the current invasion and war of the country by Russian forces.

Article continues below advertisement

“It’s been here for the past year,” John Clayton, a local resident of Croatia who reportedly was the former head of the democratization department at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Mission to Serbia, recently shared to the outlet. “We’ve watched it with some disgust. It’s now guarded by a private security guard.”

“I’ve been emailing the British Embassy, but they are ignoring me,” he added. “However, the US Embassy is tracking it now.”

Article continues below advertisement
Vladimir Putin's Friend's $200M Yacht Spotted In Croatia
Source: Mega

Viktor Medvedchuk, Left

“Morally, it should either be seized and sold, with the assets going to support the people of Ukraine, or it should be used to house the Ukrainian refugees now arriving in Croatia,” Clayton added, sharing his own suggestions of what should happen to the pro-Putin oligarch’s vessel. “Personally, we prefer the latter option, but it should be up to the Ukrainian people to decide as it was purchased with wealth stolen from their country.”

Article continues below advertisement

But if someone did successfully attack or sabotage Medvedchuk’s yacht, that would not be the first time such an incident took place in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

READ MORE ON NEWS
Vladimir Putin's Friend's $200M Yacht Spotted In Croatia
Source: Mega
Image of a woman with shocked expression

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Just days ago, a Ukrainian sailor named Taras Ostapchuk was arrested for sabotaging and partially sinking a $7.7 million super yacht owned by his Russian boss – a military weapons tycoon who Ostapchuk referred to as “a criminal who sells weapons that kill the Ukrainian people.”

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.