Antonia LangfordJul 1, 2026 – 11.42amFor Vadym Iermolaiev, the sun-drenched French Riviera was supposed to be a refuge from danger.The Ukrainian tycoon swapped his war-torn homeland for a lavish residence in Monaco’s La Rousse district, a quiet enclave coveted by the ultra-wealthy, overlooking the glittering Mediterranean Sea and its leisurely promenades.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Exiled tycoon felt safer in Monaco than Kyiv. It was a costly mistake
Vadym Iermolaiev and his family were gravely injured when a shrapnel bomb went off in the wealthy European enclave. Involvement by Moscow or Kyiv is suspected.











