France Seizes Properties Linked to Putin's Ex-Wife Amid Money Laundering Probe

The Kremlin condemns the seizure of a villa and apartment in France, claiming the actions undermine legal foundations.

The French government confiscated a villa and an apartment linked to Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, Vladimir Putin's former wife, as part of a money laundering investigation.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the seizures as 'illegal' and an encroachment on private property.
The properties, including the 'Suzanna' villa in Anglet, were reportedly purchased with funds under scrutiny for fraud.
Russian assets have been increasingly targeted in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with billions frozen or seized.
The situation has escalated diplomatic tensions, with Russia accusing France of violating international law.