London's Decaying Oligarch Villas: A Legacy of Golden Visas (euobserver.com)

• Sanctions have led to decay of oligarch-owned luxury properties in London.
• Golden visas and deregulation once attracted Russian capital.
• Despite reforms, London still attracts opaque wealth.

"Once a haven for Russian oligarchs, London's luxury 'Moscow-on-Thames' has become a graveyard of frozen assets. Billions in property are falling into disrepair due to post-2022 sanctions. Experts warn that despite transparency reforms, London remains a global playground for opaque wealth."