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☆ Russia’s Victory Day parade masks simmering tensions inside Putin’s government and beyond
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Nathan Hodge | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a pared-back Victory Day parade Thursday, showcasing his country’s unity and resolve to continue the war on Ukraine. But since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the massive military parade has been somewhat downsized. “The fate of the motherland, its future depends on each of us … We celebrate Victory Day in the context of the special military operation. All of Russia is with you!”But this year’s Victory Day is also happening against the background of a bribery scandal roiling Russia’s Ministry of Defense. Under Putin, Victory Day has assumed greater importance in national life.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Putin, Putin —, “, ”, Timur Ivanov, Mikhail Klimentyev, Alexander Nemenov, Ivanov, Sergei Shoigu, Shoigu’s protégé, —, Alexey Navalny, Stanislav Krasilnikov, Maria Pevchikh, that’s Organizations: CNN, Nazi, “, Ministry of Defense, Defence, Sputnik, Getty, Financial, Corruption Foundation, AP, ACF, Prestige, — Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Nazi Germany, Russian, It’s, AFP, Mariupol, Putin’s Russia, Sochi, Moscow

As the subjects of a preliminary investigation, neither Arnault nor Sarkisov are suspects and neither has been accused of wrongdoing. The investigation, apparently ongoing, will not fail to prove this.”“Besides, who can seriously imagine that Mr Bernard Arnault, who has built the leading French and European company over 40 years, would engage money laundering to expand a hotel?” Laffont added. CNN has contacted Tracfin and Sarkisov for comment. LVMH is once again Europe’s biggest company by market capitalization, after being briefly dethroned last month by Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk (NVO). Arnault’s company encompasses luxury fashion and drinks brands such as Louis Vuitton and Moet & Chandon.

Persons: London CNN —, Bernard Arnault, ”, Arnault, Nikolai Sarkisov, Tracfin, Sarkisov, Arnault’s LVMH, Arnault’s, Jacqueline Laffont, Cheval, Laffont, Le, “, Elon Musk, Louis Vuitton, Moet, Chandon Organizations: London CNN, Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office, CNN, SNC, Bloomberg, Elon, Europe’s, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk Locations: Paris, London, Russian, Sarkisov, Courchevel, Blanc, Cheval Blanc, “, Danish

☆ Billionaire Bernard Arnault hits back at 'absurd' and 'senseless' money laundering allegations
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Billionaire LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault has hit back at allegations of money laundering, after the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed it is investigating financial transactions between Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov. In a statement, Arnault's attorney, Jacqueline Laffont, said the allegations were "absurd and unfounded." The investigation, seemingly under way, will demonstrate these facts," she said in an emailed statement over the weekend. "Furthermore, who could seriously imagine that Bernard Arnault, who has developed over the past 40 years the leading French and European company, would pursue money laundering to expand a hotel? I believe the senseless nature of these allegations will be recognized by all."

Persons: Bernard Arnault, Nikolai Sarkisov, Jacqueline Laffont Organizations: Paris, Sarkisov Locations: Courchevel

☆ Authorities are investigating LVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault in potential money laundering probe
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Officials alleged that Arnault paid Sarkisov about €20 million to own the assets. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Paris public prosecutor's office said Friday that it is investigating billionaire LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault's dealings with Russian businessman Nikolai Sarkisov, according to multiple media reports. French daily newspaper Le Monde reported that officials are looking specifically into real estate transactions between the two individuals in the ski resort of Courchevel. In 2018, Le Monde said, Sarkisov purchased multiple properties in Courchevel using intermediary companies. Investigators told Le Monde that the transactions look like they masked the origin of the funds, and who the ultimate buyer actually was.

Persons: Bernard Arnault's, Nikolai Sarkisov, Arnault, —, Prosecutors, Le Monde, Sarkisov, Le, Le Monde's, Elon Musk, it's Organizations: Officials, Service, Le Monde, Bloomberg Locations: Russian, Courchevel, Paris

☆ LVMH boss Bernard Arnault under investigation in Paris over Russian oligarch transactions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, attends a news conference to present the 2022 annual results of LVMH in Paris, France, January 26, 2023. The prosecutor's office declined to comment further on the ongoing investigations. The Paris public prosecutor's office is investigating LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault over financial transactions involving Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov. "All transactions were carried out by French companies, through French notaries by French lawyers on all sides. He added that neither the company nor Sarkisov had received any request for documents from French authorities.

Persons: Bernard Arnault, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Le, Sarkisov, France's, Nikolai Sarkisov, Arnault, Igor Ivanov, Ivanov, LVMH Organizations: LVMH, CNBC Locations: Paris, France, Arnault, Belgium, Courchevel

☆ Vingegaard marches towards Tour de France title as Pogacar explodes
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Julien Pretot | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 17 - Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel - France - July 19, 2023 AG2R Citroen Team's Felix Gall celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage 17 REUTERS/Stephane MaheCOURCHEVEL, France, July 19 (Reuters) - Jonas Vingegaard made a giant stride towards a second consecutive Tour de France title when crash-hit rival Tadej Pogacar cracked in the toughest stage of the race on Wednesday. What was a 10-second gap two days ago is now an unbridgeable 7:35 gap after Pogacar huffed and puffed over the line more than five minutes behind Jumbo-Visma leader Vingegaard. "I'm relieved to have more than seven minutes but we're not in Paris yet, there's some tricky stages left, still," said Vingegaard. Vingegaard slowed down and zig-zagged through to continue his demolition work until the line, which he crossed with a big smile on his face. Also why do they let cars pass us when the gap between the groups of riders is just 15 seconds?"

Persons: Gervais Mont, Team's Felix Gall, Stephane Mahe COURCHEVEL, Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogacar, Vingegaard, la, Felix Gall of Austria, Saint Gervais, I'm, Pogacar, Benoot, Marc Soler, Griescha Niermann, Jonas, Thibaut Pinot, Julien Pretot, David Goodman, Mike Harrison Organizations: de, de France, UAE Emirates, Thomson Locations: Gervais Mont Blanc, Courchevel, France, Saint, Paris

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Persons: Gervais, Vingegaard, Adam Yates, you'll, ExpressVPN, It's, Peacock, RTVE Organizations: de France, Tour de France, NBC, USA Network, France, France.TV, RAI Sport, SBS Locations: Saint, Blanc, Courchevel, Paris, Europe, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Australia, USA

☆ Kristoffersen wins slalom, historic silver for Greece
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

France's 2022 Olympic slalom champion Clement Noel was fourth, missing a medal by 0.03 seconds. I’ve done both plenty of times, but the finish is worse because you’ve done your run, and you can’t change anything," said the 2019 giant slalom gold medallist. "I won most things in slalom except Olympic gold and world championship gold. He was also second in a World Cup slalom in Chamonix on Feb. 4, a first World Cup podium for his country. "He went to chase his dream for Greece after so many injuries and he never let go.

☆ IOC not on wrong side of history over Russia, says Bach
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 13 (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said his organisation is not on the wrong side of history after opening the door for Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in next year's Summer Games in Paris. Athletes from Russia and its neighbour Belarus have been banned from many international competitions in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine a year ago. In a letter to Bach last week, Ukrainian athletes said the IOC was "on the wrong side of history" after Bach had urged Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott. When asked if the IOC was on the wrong side of history, Bach told reporters on Sunday: "No, history will show who is doing more for peace. Bach, speaking at the Alpine skiing world championships in Courchevel, France, said the IOC stood in "solidarity" with Ukraine's athletes.

☆ Canada's Crawford wins super-G gold by slimmest of margins
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

COURCHEVEL, France, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Canada's James Crawford won the men's super-G by the slimmest of margins in a stunning upset at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday. Switzerland's World Cup overall leader Marco Odermatt was fourth and surprisingly out of the medals on a course set by the Swiss coach. The 25-year-old is the first Canadian super-G world champion since Erik Guay in St Moritz in 2017. Austria's 2021 super-G champion Vincent Kriechmayr finished 12th. Italy's Dominik Paris, the 2019 super-G world champion, crashed heavily at speed after pushing too aggressively and catching a ski edge on a gate.

☆ Bassino pips Shiffrin to win Super-G gold
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italy's Marta Bassino edged out American Mikaela Shiffrin to win the women's Super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel, France, on Wednesday, winning the title by 0.11 seconds. Bassino has six World Cup gold medals to her name in the giant slalom but had never topped the podium in any other World Cup event. However, she did win gold in the parallel giant slalom at the 2021 World Ski Championships. Bassino is the second Italian to win a gold medal at this year's championships after Federica Brignone won the women's combined event on Monday. Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami, the defending champion and one of the pre-race favourites with 18 Super-G World Cup victories, could only manage sixth placed.

☆ Unstoppable Shiffrin extends her record to 84 wins
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Shiffrin, 27, is now only two wins short of the absolute record of 86 wins racked up by Swedish men's slalom great Ingemar Stenmark in the 1970s and 1980s. The victory took Shiffrin's career World Cup giant slalom tally to 19 wins, one short of retired Swiss great Vreni Schneider's women's record of 20 in the discipline. A fifth large crystal globe for the overall World Cup winner also looks inevitable, with Shiffrin now on 1,517 points to Swiss rival Lara Gut-Behrami's 906. She had explained after Wednesday's first leg that breaking the record had made it hard to switch off. "This season I was thinking if I could get four wins, five wins, maybe six, then that's the most I could possibly get.

☆ Ukraine announces arrest of oligarch in upscale French ski resort after accusing him of financial crimes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Ukrainian oligarch was arrested in a French ski resort, Ukrainian law enforcement said Wednesday. French law enforcement detained Konstantin Zhevago in a hotel in the famed alpine ski resort of Courchevel on Tuesday, the agency said in a statement. An DBR spokesperson said French police made the arrest after Ukraine asked for it, Interfax reported. Zhevago is a former Ukrainian MP and used to have a major stake in the liquidated Finance & Credit Bank in Ukraine. The agency said that a vast swathe of Zhevago's assets had been seized, including shares worth of millions of dollars and dozens of properties.

Zhevago was arrested on Tuesday evening at the Courchevel ski resort in the French Alps, the official said, adding that Ukraine sought the businessman's extradition. The 48-year-old will appear before the appeals court of Chambery in southeastern France on Jan. 5, the official said. Ferrexpo, whose shares fell around 5% on the news of its controlling shareholder's arrest, did not respond to an emailed request for comment. The company had a market capitalisation of just above 1 billion pounds ($1.20 billion) as of Wednesday. In 2021 Ukraine's DBR reported that Zhevago had been put on an international wanted list in connection with the investigation into Finance & Credit Bank, which the former lawmaker had indirectly controlled.

☆ Shiffrin claims 78th World Cup win, closes on record
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 27 (Reuters) - American Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 78th World Cup victory in the giant slalom in Semmering, Austria on Tuesday, taking her to within four wins of compatriot Lindsey Vonn's women's record of 82. Shiffrin clocked a combined time of two minutes 7.18 seconds to beat Slovakia's Petra Vlhova by 0.13 and Italian Marta Bassino by 0.31. "You hope that you're in the right shape, and you can bring the right intensity from the start, and I felt really good today. Shiffrin's last win in the discipline came just over a year ago, in Courchevel, France in the build-up to the Beijing Olympics. The 27-year-old has racked up four wins this season and leads the overall World Cup standings by 205 points from Italy's Sofia Goggia.

☆ Mikaela Shiffrin a obţinut prima sa victorie în actuala stagiune a Cupei Mondiale de schi alpin
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-14 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Americanca Mikaela Shiffrin a obţinut prima sa victorie în actuala stagiune a Cupei Mondiale de schi alpin. Sportiva în vârstă de 25 de ani a câștigat proba de slalom uriaş, competiție ce s-a desfășurat în stațiunea franceză Courchevel.La capătul celor două manșe ea a obţinut timpul total de două minute, 19 secunde și 63 de sutimi.Pe locul secund s-a clasat italianca Federica Brignone, iar treapta a treia i-a revenit franţuzoaicei Tessa Worley.Aceasta este cea de-a 67-a victorie obținută de Shiffrin la Cupa Mondială, care o plasează pe locul trei în istorie. Schioarea la egalat la acest capitol pe austriacul Marcel Hirscher. Topul este condus de suedezul Ingemar Stenmark cu 86 victorii iar pe doi e Lindsey Vonn cu 82 de victorii.Shiffrin nu a mai participat la etapele din Cupa Mondială de la finele lui ianuarie, fiind foarte afectată de decesul tatălui său, cel care a susţinut-o puternic în cariera sportivă și s-a stins subit din viaţă la vârsta de 65 de ani.După succesul la Courchevel, dubla campioană olimpică a izbucnit în lacrimi.Până la începutul actualului sezon, americanca a avut şi o problemă la spate și a ratat astfel deschiderea competiţiei dar şi primele curse.

Persons: Americanca Mikaela, Marcel Hirscher, Ingemar, Lindsey, americanca Organizations: Cupei Mondiale, Cupa Mondială Locations: lacrimi.Până

☆ Mauro Caviezel a triumfat în concursul de slalom super-uriaș
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-12 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Elveţianul Mauro Caviezel a triumfat în concursul de slalom super-uriaş, prima probă de viteză din noul sezon al Cupei Mondiale de schi alpin.Competiția a avut loc în localitatea franceză Val d'Isere. Sportivul, în vârstă de 32 de ani, a fost cronometrat cu un minut, o secundă și 34 miimi de secundă.Pe locul doi s-a clasat norvegianul Adrian Smiseth Sejersted, iar podiumul a fost completat de austriacul Chrisian Walder.Într-o altă localitate franceză, Courchevel, s-a desfășurat concursul feminin în proba de slalom uriaș.Victoria i-a revenit italiencei Marta Bassino. La capătul celor două manșe ea a înregistrat timpul de 2 minute, 19 secunde și 3 sutimi de secundă.Podiumul a fost completat de suedeza Sara Hector și cehoaica Petra Vlhova, campioana mondială în 2019.

Persons: Elveţianul Mauro Caviezel, Smiseth, Chrisian, Marta Bassino, Sara Hector, Petra Vlhova Organizations: Cupei Mondiale Locations: Val, franceză

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