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Dead at the Russian Embassy and Missing Russian Businessman - Investigations Underway

Published January 12, 2026, 06:18
Dead at the Russian Embassy and Missing Russian Businessman - Investigations Underway

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating two cases with Russian interest: the death of a high-ranking official at the Russian embassy and the disappearance of Russian businessman Vladislav Baumgertner. The embassy official's death was attributed to suicide, but Cypriot police were unable to enter the building to investigate and were not given the note. Baumgertner, missing since January 7th, is being searched for with the help of helicopters and drones, but bad weather is hindering the efforts. The two incidents occur during a period of tension in relations between Cyprus and Russia, following the “Videogate” scandal, and their coincidence raises questions.