On 24 February 2022, Russia begins its invasion of Ukraine, provoking an immediate reaction from the European Union and the United States, condemning the action and announcing sanctions. Among the sanctions adopted by the EU is the freezing of assets belonging to Russian oligarchs who participate or have participated in the war against Ukraine. European countries immediately began to immobilise assets located in their territories.

In the case of Spain, the arrests of several mega yachts of more than 24 metres in length, such as the “Valerie”, located in Barcelona, and the “Lady Anastasia”, docked in Palma de Mallorca, have been striking. The question is, on what instrument is Spain basing these detentions?

AIYON analysed the situation in an article that was published by the newspapers ABC Sevilla and ABC Madrid last April, which we recommend reading.

Read article published here.