
'There is literally no paper trail': How Russia experts say Putin hides a fortune
CNN
The Russian President, who has drawn international ire for his recent unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, reportedly relies on billionaire oligarchs to support his lifestyle
Dubbed "Putin's Palace," the 190,000 square-foot mega-mansion was purportedly built for his personal use with funds from billionaire oligarchs, whom he allegedly allowed to flourish in Russia's notoriously corrupt economy so long as they shared the wealth -- with him.
The property has its own amphitheater, underground hockey rink and private seaport, according to a documentary produced by jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's anti-corruption group. There is a no-fly zone in the skies above and a no-boating zone in the surrounding waters.

Businesses spent years diversifying away from China. Trump’s trade war could destroy those economies
For Tim Hsu, who sells modern lamps and ceiling lights mostly to American customers, US President Donald Trump’s historic tariff announcement has upended his carefully made plans.

Europe prepares countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs, calling them a ‘major blow to the world economy’
The European Union is preparing countermeasures to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 20% tariffs on imports from the bloc, which it called a “major blow to the world economy.”