These Russian Superyachts Are Disappearing

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has dominated the news cycles over the last few months. It has caused untold devastation in Europe, unheard of since the days of World War II. While countries around the world hesitate to intervene lest they begin World War III, they have not been shy about issuing harsh sanctions against Russia and its oligarchs all over the world. That includes one area that is hurting some Russian billionaires in a very painful and personal way.

Just like billionaires in every other part of the world, these Russian oligarchs love to buy the finest yachts ever constructed by man. These beautiful luxury liners have been the envy of marinas from one end of the globe to another. Now though, they are cautionary tales. Governments have been showing their support for Ukraine by seizing these enormous yachts left and right. Many of the finest yachts ever built have now been pulled from their owners due to sanctions that have cost the country hundreds of billions.

Of course, not every oligarch is taking this without a fight. Many have chosen to simply hide their yachts away. They have elected to use the highly illegal strategy of turning off their ship’s transponders to hide their locations. This way they can place them in private marinas or just send them home with little fear of seizure.

Then there’s the ship that’s rumored, but not confirmed, to be owned by Putin himself. While the owner of the enormous vessel is a mystery, its location is not. It is currently under heavy guard in an Italian marina with frightening armed personnel practically begging for someone to just try and take it.

So what exactly is going on with these mysterious, disappearing Russian yachts? Only one way to find out!

Written by: Jordan Phillips
Narrated by: Jordan Phillips
Edited by: Federico Rossi

CHAPTERS:
Intro 00:00
Yachts Seized 00:21
Yachts Disappearing 02:31
Russian Yachts Sunk 04:56
Definitely Not Vladimir Putin’s Yacht 06:16
Outro 08:12

[EnforcementDronEd]

Taking someone else's property is called theft

[EnforcementDronEd]

We went from Pirates of the Caribbean to pirates of the Europeans

[IKEMENOsakaman]

Brilliant investigative journalism, TheRichest! Well done. The vessels departed but is stationary to allow the new crew to 'read russian subtitles' and practice standard procedures is right on. Again.

[luxuryhub]

These beautiful luxury liners have been the envy of marinas from one end of the globe to another. Now though, they are cautionary tales

[jaisfilms]

i can confirm that the A yacht went to ras al Khaimah after dubai, and is siting in a port there since then

[floridaoutdooradventures]

I bet CIA knows where these yachts are. I am sure they were all bugged the day they were purchased. It is SO EASY to hide a small tracking device in those mega yachts.

[jasonj]

Talking about S/Y A while showing M/Y A and then showing S/Y A while talking about M/Y A.... confusing much.

[Robin-kvvh]

Russian origarchs super yacht running away at every angels of the compass has, to hide from daddy Biden 😅😅😅😅

[johnnyjeter]

Russia’s yard is there back in at home you can use it

[auro]

say that you have sold them or sent them away to russia or china

[buclnbu]

🖕🖕🖕
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what you do as really a lot of smile and peace of mind to
me and my love once thank a lot sir, keep up the great work

[buclnbu]

🖕🖕🖕
It's could only be you, your honest love and expertise on
what you do as really a lot of smile and peace of mind to
me and my love once thank a lot sir, keep up the great work