(rough notes) From Malta everyone books their own tickets elsewhere. We agree to all meet in [[Odessa | Odessa]] in 2 weeks time. Odessa is where the money is coming from, and where the [[Lisky Bratva | Lisky Bratva]] are based. Katya zigs through …
The first morning of the show and [[:arkady-shevlenko | Shevlenko]] is speaking in the main auditorium, "Geology and Politics for Central Asian Mining". He's also on the agenda hosting a De Beers session at the Russian embassy in two days time, and …
Neon street signs reflected from the scuffed panels of the old black sportscar as it cruised lazily along the Vienna backstreet. Glowing letters hung from sagging buildings, promising "Girls", "Dancers" and "XXX". This grim atmosphere of this small …
A large bank with HQ in Vienna, reputed to be controlled by a Moscow-based mafiya group called the [[Solntsevskaya Bratva]]. [[:georg-rudek-1 | Georg Rudek]] transferred the advance fee from this bank.