The Oligarch’s Design is an investigative documentary exploring how financial power, political influence and carefully constructed narratives can shape conflict and public perception.
Focusing on the trajectory of Ruben Vardanyan, the film draws on international reporting, open-source intelligence and previous investigations that uncovered the “Troika Laundromat”, a vast offshore system linked to Russian corporate and political interests.
The documentary traces Vardanyan’s transition from Moscow’s financial elite to the political arena of Karabakh, including his renunciation of Russian citizenship in 2022 and his subsequent role within the unrecognised separatist administration. By situating these events in a broader geopolitical and financial context, the film examines how individual actors can influence regional stability beyond public view.
Grounded in verified sources and investigative findings, The Oligarch’s Design aims to document mechanisms of power rather than offer opinion, contributing to transparency, accountability and informed public understanding.
A Turkish crude oil tanker, the Altura, was hit by a drone some 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Istanbu...
Iran is not seeking war but will only accept a settlement that ensures a permanent end to the conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...
An industrial area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, a R...
At least 24 people have died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials confirme...
Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, on...
A Turkish crude oil tanker, the Altura, was hit by a drone some 15 nautical miles (28 km) off Istanbul's Bosphorus strait, broadcaster NTV reported on Thursday, adding that its 27 personnel were safe.
Iran is not seeking war but will only accept a settlement that ensures a permanent end to the conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, as tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States continue to fuel fears of a wider regional escalation - latest on the Middle East conflict.
An industrial area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, a Russian official said on Thursday.
At least 24 people have died after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials confirmed on Thursday. The accident happened on Wednesday at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari district, around 100 km (62 miles) from Dhaka.
Both the United States and Iran are giving conflicting messages about trying to end the conflict in the Middle East as the rest of the world battle with the consequences of the war. Welcome to AnewZ's coverage of the tensions in the Middle East.
Afghan authorities say Pakistani jets entered northern Afghanistan, while Pakistan insists its actions target terrorism, highlighting continued strain after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen resigned on Wednesday after her coalition suffered a heavy election defeat, triggering negotiations over who will form the next government.
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated Tehran’s stand on the latest developments in the Israel and the United States war in Iran following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to postpone bombing the country's energy infrastructure.
A drone has flown into Estonian airspace from Russia. It happened early on Wednesday morning and slammed into a chimney at a local power station, the Baltic country's Internal Security Service told public broadcaster ERR.
An industrial area near one of Russia's biggest oil refineries was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, a Russian official said on Thursday.
Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines.
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Thursday says the next arms sale package from the United States is on track after the government received a letter of guarantee from Washington, even as the U.S. and Chinese leaders prepare to meet in May.
The United Nations has adopted a resolution to recognise transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity" despite resistance from Europe and the United States. Ghana proposed it at the United Nations on Wednesday calling for reparations.
Foreign ministers from the world's leading Western democracies meet in France this week against the backdrop of wars in Iran and Ukraine, economic uncertainty, and mounting unease over an increasingly unpredictable U.S. foreign policy.
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