In one of the smallest and richest countries in the world, thousands of low -Blooded trusts operate, way -We are associated with Russians.
Liechtenstein studies have increased control over twelve Russians related to Russia, left by their managers under Washington pressure. Reuters reported this reference to their resources on Friday, March 30.
The country, one of the smallest and wealthy in the world, is a home for thousands of low -blooded trusts, and these are related to Russian citizens, two agency interlocutors have been said. It puts the liechtenstein in the middle of the attention of the west steps to allow Moscow.
After the start of the entire -scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, the United States Department of Finance imposed sanctions against some people and confident of Liechtenstein associated with Russian oligarchs, in particular Vladimir Potanin and long -term affiliated with the leader of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin Timchenko.
After the imposition of penalties, other leaders of trusts, fearing such restrictions, widely resigned from the way -Russian -related trusts, which, according to many knowledgeable people, have exposed a broader problem of Russian funds in small countries with a population of nearly 40 thousand people.
This incident in the calm Alpine Principality, which the family of the billion -billions, demonstrates how deep and blurry Russian business relationships remain in Europe for more than three years after the start of an entire war.
It is a blow to the micro -state image, which for a long time has been tried to get rid of the reputation of a safe shelter for foreign capital.
The mass resignation of the directors puts twelve -two trusts in a suspended state, actually frozen the large volume of Russian ownership. Trusts serve as the main elements for managing conditions, including yachts and real estates found worldwide. Their blockage makes these possession non -accessible -this is another pressure lever in Russia.
Reuters have talked to many people who are directly familiar with the situation. They asked not to call them, given the sensitivity of the question. According to them, Washington’s pressure forced twelve directors to abandon trusts in Russia’s relationships, and the Liechtenstein government is now looking for ways to resolve the crisis.
The new Liechtenstein government is trying to resolve the situation, indicating US pressure maintaining the penalties, despite President Donald Trump’s alleged signal about their possible softening.
One of the interlocutors is also mentioned that Liechtenstein considers his attitude to penalties that are part of the diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing the new duties introduced by the United States to export from the principal.
According to a Lichtenstein government representative, mass expulsions have affected 475 TrustovHowever, not all of them are associated with Russians or people’s affair. The country’s justice ministry is working at the appointment of new leaders at 350 trust, 40 The trusts were deletedstill inside 85 cases of attempts to appoint a liquidator is unsuccessful.
This situation hits the trust industry – the main element of the Liechtenstein financial sector, the volume of which is more than 770 Billion Swiss Francs (930 billion dollars) and an economic support.
Local banks also experienced the influence, the official mentioned, but the details were not specified. Banks are especially vulnerable, as the United States can cut off the dollar access, which will cause a broader crisis.
This case is considered — The most serious crisis in Liechtenstein since 2008When data leaks from the LGT bank belonging to the Princely Family revealed a large -scale tax prevention.
The government is now considering the options for centralized management of abandoned trusts and strengthening their administration.
Liechtenstein government representatives also said the authorities maintained contact with international partners and They will not allow moving possessions in days.
Previously, Liechtenstein had about 80 thousand tax trusts, now about 20 thousand left. It’s about a can of two inhabitants.
Remember that the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation already has 82 votes in the US Senate and, in the adoption, will be Russia on a trade island.
Accordingly, the European Union considers the possibility of disconnecting more than 20 Russian banks from the Swift International Payment System, reducing the price ceiling to Russia’s oil and the introduction of the northern stream for gas pipelines as part of a new penalty package.
Putin’s allies have found a way to “pay” from the penalties to the US
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