Ukraine's Request for Legal Assistance Regarding Dmitry Punin
August 22, 2025
Ukraine is expected to submit a request for legal assistance to the Cypriot authorities regarding Russian businessman Dmitry Punin. Punin is allegedly connected to the online casino 'PIN-UP', which is under investigation for links to Russian interests against Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities are seeking to gather evidence about Punin's activities and the connections to his Cypriot company. Sanctions have been imposed on him and two others for their involvement with the casino. Kyiv also aims to cooperate with other European countries for the investigation.