Godfather of Vladimir Putin's daughter among latest names on EU sanctions list

[turbinetree]

Sergei Roldugin, 71, formerly a high-profile orchestra cellist, is one of 26 new additions to 680-strong list

Daniel Boffey in Brussels
Mon 28 Feb 2022 17.08 EST

A Russian oligarch who is godfather to Vladimir Putin’s daughter is one of 26 businessmen, officials and military figures who have been added to the EU’s expanding sanctions list.

Sergei Roldugin, 71, the former principal cellist of the Kirov Opera Theatre’s orchestra in the 1980s and godfather to Putin’s eldest daughter, Maria, is among those who it is claimed are threatening the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

He joins a total of 680 individuals and 53 entities whose assets in EU member states are frozen and who are under a travel ban.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/28/man-known-as-putins-wallet-among-latest-names-on-eu-sanctions-list

[Karadeniz]

1. 680 individuals !!! ..... I had no idea it was so many !!

[turbinetree]

2. It is amazing and what is really messed up is that everyone knows, except you and me....

no wonder this planet is in trouble....you scratch my back I will scratch yours....for greed mentality.....

[Blue Owl]

3. The Slobfather should also be on that list

[UTUSN]

4. K&R for, anybody look good in formal wear?!1 - oh, got mixed up with wedding scene in Godfather!1