Most popular
watch us on facebook
This audio is created with AI assistance
Co-leader of the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform – For Life party Viktor Medvedchuk’s yacht, Royal Romance, was seized at the Port of Rijeka on March 16 due to sanctions imposed by the EU following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a local media outlet reported, citing its sources. Meanwhile, a yacht owned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky is stuck in Norway because oil suppliers are refusing to refuel it.

The Kyiv Independent news desk
We are the news team of the Kyiv Independent. We are here to make sure our readers get quick, essential updates about the events in Ukraine. Feel free to contact us via email with feedback and news alerts.
Editors' Picks

Timothy Snyder: If you want peace, Crimea has to be a part of Ukraine

New brigade bears heavy brunt of Russia’s onslaught in Kharkiv Oblast

Inching forward in Bakhmut counteroffensive, Ukraine’s hardened units look ahead to long, grim war
