Vadim Ermolaev, 59-year-old oligarch, testifies three months after Monaco bombing
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Three months after the bomb explosion that injured Vadim Ermolaev, his partner and their son outside their Sun's Palace residence in Monaco, the 59-year-old oligarch gave an exclusive interview to Le Figaro, describing his improving state of health while his partner remained in critical condition in hospital.
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Why It Matters
Vadim Ermolaev, a 59-year-old oligarch, was the victim of a bomb explosion on June 29 in front of his Sun's Palace residence in Monaco, in the company of his partner and his son.
He receives us dressed in an orange polo shirt over beige pants, apparently affable, on the third floor of his apartment with wooded and black walls. There hang imposing paintings, a mirror which adjoins the veranda and its breathtaking view of the bay of the Principality of Monaco. It was at the entrance to this residence, the Sun's Palace, that on June 29, Vadim Ermolaev, accompanied by his partner and his son, was the victim of a bomb explosion. Almost three months later, the vestibule remains gutted, under construction. Vadim Ermolaev says he is “getting better, even if there are still additional hospital examinations to be carried out, related to the eyes”. His companion, still in hospital, remains in critical condition: “Her injuries are so serious that the rehabilitation times and the end of treatment are not yet known.” Their son “has returned to school and is doing better”. It is in this context that the 59-year-old oligarch responds exclusively to Le Figaro, sunk in his armchair and sometimes...
What to Watch
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The Monegasque authorities will continue the investigation to identify those responsible for the attack.
Likely · Within weeks
Vadim Ermolaev's partner will remain hospitalized for an indefinite period due to the severity of her injuries.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Who is responsible for the bombing?
- What was the motive for the attack?
- When will Vadim Ermolaev's partner be able to leave the hospital?
- Will there be an official investigation carried out by the Monegasque authorities?
