Armed dispute over Russian wild berries results in deadly shootout

Russia's richest woman accused her estranged husband of armed force and violence over their company's control, resulting in a deadly shootout in Moscow.

Russia's wealthiest woman has accused her estranged husband of attempting to seize control of her company with a group of armed men, leading to a violent conflict at the company's Moscow offices, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries. 

Tatyana and Vladislav Bakalchuk's dispute, involving the founder of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, has caused a stir in the business world and even caught the attention of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The couple's conflict not only affects their marriage but also impacts Wildberries' operations, which handles over 12 million orders daily and reported over $27 billion in sales in 2023. The violent incident occurred in a prestigious Moscow office building, and Mr. Bakalchuk claimed he had gone to the office for peaceful negotiations regarding new warehouses.

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