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In the dark of night on March 4, Italian police encircled a 215-foot belonging to Russia’s fourth-richest person, Alexey Mordashov. But he had already made moves of his own.

In the dark of night on March 4, Italian police encircled a 215-foot belonging to Russia’s fourth-richest person, Alexey Mordashov. But he had already made moves of his own.

In the dark of night on March 4, Italian police encircled a 215-foot belonging to Russia’s fourth-richest person, Alexey Mordashov. But he had already made moves of his own.

Russian billionaires are shifting ownership stakes, ditching board roles and giving up control, all part of a race to get ahead of officials.

Russian billionaires are shifting ownership stakes, ditching board roles and giving up control in a bid to beat Western sanctions while they still can.

With no letup in sight, wealthy and connected Russians are likely trying to protect and shield their interests as authorities’ targets get broader.

In the dark of night on March 4, Italian police in the Ligurian port of Imperia encircled a 215-foot superyacht belonging to Russia's fourth-richest person, Alexey Mordashov.

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