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Russian businessman linked to the Kremlin paid for Trump's eldest son's party in the Bahamas: 'generous gift'

oglobo15 September 2026 at 12:46

Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, president of the International Boxing Association (Aiba) and with direct ties to the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover a post-wedding party for Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, held in the Bahamas.

The payments were initially revealed by ProPublica, a United States investigative journalism initiative. The Russian businessman covered the rental of the island where the event took place, among other expenses related to the celebration.

Amid revelations and ethical questions about the close relationship with Kremlev, Trump Jr. classified the payment as "an extraordinarily generous wedding gift," dismissing any irregularity in the matter.

Why this matters

The revelation of payments from a Russian businessman linked to the Kremlin for a Trump family party raises questions about Russian influence on American politics and potential conflicts of interest involving figures of power. Although it does not directly involve Brazilians, this type of connection between Russian interests and relatives of world leaders can have implications for international relations and US foreign policy, indirectly affecting the global scenario of which Brazil is part.

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