U.S. Justice Department unit set up to target Russian oligarchs’ yachts

The video discusses the enforcement of sanctions against Russian government officials and oligarchs, focusing on their yachts and assets. The US, EU, and allies have targeted Russian elites and their families, freezing assets and seizing yachts. Public anger has led to actions like a Ukrainian sailor attempting to sink a Russian-owned yacht. The sanctions aim to disrupt the wealth and power of Putin's inner circle, which holds significant wealth outside Russia. The video explains the economic impact of these sanctions and the strategic targeting of Russian yachts.

What is the primary focus of the sanctions enforced by the US and its allies against Russian officials?

• Targeting assets like yachts and properties

• Targeting Russian educational institutions

• Targeting Russian cultural heritage

• Targeting Russian military bases

What action did a Ukrainian sailor take in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

• Started a petition against the invasion

• Hacked into Russian government websites

• Organized a protest in front of the Russian embassy

• Attempted to sink a yacht owned by a Russian state arms firm head

Why are Russian billionaires moving their yachts to the Maldives?

• To enjoy the tropical climate

• To avoid sanctions due to no extradition treaty with the US

• To participate in a yacht exhibition

• To support local tourism

What percentage of Russia's wealth is controlled by its billionaires, according to EU officials?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

Why is the wealth of Russian oligarchs vulnerable to sanctions?

• It is primarily invested in Russian real estate

• It is mostly held in offshore foreign accounts

• It is invested in Russian technology companies

• It is tied up in Russian government bonds