Russia’s fury after Putin’s friend Viktor Medvedchuk captured in Ukraine - Sydney Morning Herald

Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk has close ties with Vladimir Putin, who is believed to be the godfather of his youngest daughter. His detention has sparked a heated exchange between officials in Moscow and Kyiv.

Lviv: Ukraines detention of fugitive Ukrainian oligarch Viktor Medvedchuk, the former leader of a pro-Russian opposition party and a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has been met … [+2094 chars]

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