Crypto Firm Copper Sent $4.2M to Russian Arms Dealer's Wallet
Crypto firm Copper reportedly transferred digital assets totaling more than $4.2m to a wallet associated with a Russian arms dealer.
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Crypto firm Copper reportedly transferred digital assets totaling more than $4.2m to a wallet associated with a Russian arms dealer.
Analysis shows link between Copper Technologies and Jonatan Zimenkov, who was later hit with US sanctions over Ukraine invasion
The US imposed sanctions on Zala Aero, the Russian manufacturer of the Lancet drones, on Thursday. These lightweight drones have been one hurdle against Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Israeli press reported today that Israeli-Georgian businessman Mikhael Mirilashvili, considered close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was blacklisted by Ukraine several months ago.
“Sanctions have made it much harder and costlier for Russia’s military-industrial complex to re-supply Putin’s war machine," said Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo.