WATCH. Ukrainian Oligarch Who Survived Monaco Attack Speaks for the First Time: “I Think It Was a Contract Killing”
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EXCLUSIVE - After the assassination attempt against Vadim Ermolaev, the French and Monegasque investigators question the profile of the millionaire and the involvement of his country of origin, Ukraine. Who was mad at him, and why? Figaro explores behind the scenes of a case involving several intelligence services.
In late June, an attack was carried out on Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev and his family. A backpack exploded at the front door of their home. Ermolaev, his wife, and his 13-year-old son were seriously injured. The businessman is now speaking about the attack to CNN for the first time.
Ukrainian Oligarch Injured in an Explosion in Monaco Still "Does Not Understand" Why He Was Targeted
Speaking for the first time against camera, Vadim Ermolaev told CNN this Thursday still does not understand the "reason" for which he would have been targeted.
Vadym Yermolayev, a Ukrainian businessman who survived the bombing in Monaco in June, is skeptical of suggestions of Ukrainian state involvement in his assassination attempt. He told CNN that those linked to the case—including a military intelligence officer—were acting on private orders.
Businessman Vadim Yermolayev, who was assassinated in Monaco in late June, said he did not believe in the possibility of Ukraine officially ordering his murder.
Vadim Yermolayev: I am not a conflicted person and have never had enemies
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