Putin, in a panic due to drone attacks, demolished his top residence in Sochi
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Putin, in a panic due to drone attacks, demolished his top residence in Sochi

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Source:  online.ua

The main building of the residence of the illegitimate Russian president Vladimir Putin in Sochi was demolished, because he probably became afraid to visit this resort after the Ukrainian drone attacks.

Points of attention

  • Ukrainian drone attacks forced Putin to demolish the main building of his residence in Sochi.
  • Putin avoids visiting Sochi and neighboring cities.
  • Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian drones have attacked the city of Sochi, damaging the airport's helipad.
  • Putin has several residences, including a secret residence in Krasnaya Polyana, where an anti-aircraft missile complex is installed.

Putin was afraid of Ukrainian drones

"Bocharov Ruchey" has been the official residence of Putin since 1991. From the investigation of the Russian publication "Projekt" it appears that the demolition of the building in the residence was completed in March.

Putin's residence "Bocharov Ruchei"

Now in its place is a pit, around which construction machinery works.

Putin's residence in 2023 and 2024

At the same time, on March 6, 2024, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, visited the Sochi residence. Putin held a meeting with him in another building called "Bocharov Ruchey-2".

According to the authors of the Project, Putin has not been to Sochi and neighboring cities for seven months. This is a record for at least the last 10 years.

In particular, this year, according to investigators, the Kremlin leader broke his long-standing tradition of celebrating the birthday of his alleged lover Alina Kabaeva on the Black Sea coast.

The main reason for such changes in the media is called fear after Ukrainian drones attacked the city several times and damaged the airport's helipad.

What is known about Putin's residences

Earlier, the investigators said that 4 residences were fixed for Putin — the Kremlin, Novo-Ogaryovo, "Bocharov ruchey" and Valdai (Novgorod region).

In 2023, Proekt wrote that a secret railway and a network of stations were built for Putin to his residences.

In April 2023, it became known that the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun complex was installed on Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi, where the secret residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin is located.

On October 1, 2023, the GUR successfully attacked the parking lot of Russian helicopters in Sochi.

It is clarified that as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones, there is a hit on the parking lot of Russian helicopters in the Adler district in the Russian city of Sochi.

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Putin can get 240 billion euros — what's Orban doing here?

Putin may receive hundreds of billions to continue the war
Source:  Spiegel

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhkna has publicly warned Ukraine and its allies that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could get back more than 240 billion euros in frozen Russian assets if Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks the extension of EU sanctions against the aggressor country.

Points of attention

  • Proposals to re-evaluate sanction decisions every six months and confiscate Russian assets to prevent funds from being returned to Putin are being considered.
  • The importance of preventing a split within the EU and protecting the interests of Ukraine and Europe from potential threats posed by Putin's access to vast financial resources.

Putin may receive hundreds of billions to continue the war

The Estonian Foreign Minister draws attention to the fact that the decision to extend sanctions must be re-evaluated every six months.

It's no secret that the consent of the team of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, known for its pro-Russian position, is required each time.

If they block it in June, not only will the sanctions end, but we will also have to hand over 240 billion euros to Putin. How do the heads of state and government intend to explain to the citizens of Europe that they are handing over money to Putin that he intends to use not only against Ukraine, but also against us?

Margus Tsakhkna

Margus Tsakhkna

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia

According to the Estonian diplomat, in the event of such a threat, official Brussels will have to confiscate Russian assets — there is a legal possibility for this.

Tsakhkna emphasized that it is the European Union that must guarantee that even if there is no unanimous decision, the funds will not be returned to Putin.

"We cannot demand money from our taxpayers to support Ukraine, not Russia, which is an aggressor," the head of Estonian diplomacy emphasized.

Against this background, the Estonian Foreign Minister proposed depriving Orban of his voting rights in order to prevent a split within the EU.

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Yes or no. Ukraine's allies have made a clear demand to Putin

Putin must give a clear answer

Ukraine's allies in the "Coalition of the Determined" have officially confirmed that they are already developing options for monitoring the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Against this background, they have begun demanding that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin clearly respond to US President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal - to accept or reject it.

Points of attention

  • Paris and London are collaborating with the US on proposing ceasefire monitoring scenarios, emphasizing the importance of a quick response from Russia.
  • Barrot highlights the significance of Ukraine's acceptance of the US ceasefire proposal, calling for a swift response from Putin, whether affirmative or negative.

Putin must give a clear answer

The statement on this occasion was made by the head of French diplomacy, Jean-Noel Barrot, at a joint press conference with his British counterpart, David Lemmy.

According to the diplomat, on April 4, the military leadership of several countries participating in the "coalition of the determined" will arrive in Ukraine.

The main goal of this meeting is to discuss options for security guarantees with the Ukrainians.

The head of the French Foreign Ministry draws attention to the fact that a powerful Ukrainian army should be the first level of guaranteeing peace.

That is why our military command will be in Kyiv today," Barro emphasized.

He also confirmed that Paris and London are in contact with the US, proposing scenarios for monitoring the ceasefire.

As the diplomat noted, Ukraine "made an important concession" when it agreed to the US proposal for an unconditional ceasefire.

Now Russia must respond to the US proposal. Whether it is a "yes" or "no" answer, it must be a quick one.

Jean-Noel Barrot

Jean-Noel Barrot

French Foreign Minister

He believes that Putin will not agree to a truce.

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