Kremlin-linked shell network via Kyrgyzstan and crypto evades sanctions, El País reports

El País reports that Moldovan fugitive Ilan Shor operates A7, a parallel financial structure using shell companies, Kyrgyzstan firms, and cryptocurrencies to help Russia circumvent sanctions. The claim is based on investigative reporting, with limited independent corroboration. This highlights the evolving sophistication of sanctions evasion, potentially undermining Western sanctions effectiveness.