Archive · 7 Aug 2025
US Auctions Seized Russian Superyacht Amid Ownership Dispute
The US is selling a luxury yacht called Amadea that was taken from Russia.
It's worth $325 million.
The US believes a sanctioned Russian oligarch owns it, but Russia says someone else does.
The yacht has fancy features.
The auction is happening soon, but the person Russia says owns it is trying to stop the sale.
They say it's not fair because of who really owns the yacht.
The US is auctioning the Amadea superyacht, seized from Russia.
The 348-foot yacht is currently docked in San Diego.
The US government believes the yacht belongs to sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Eduard Khudainatov, a former Rosneft executive, claims ownership.
Khudainatov's representative says the sale is premature and faces legal challenges.
- Who
- The US government is auctioning the yacht, which they say belongs to Suleiman Kerimov.
- What
- The US is auctioning the Amadea superyacht.
- When
- The auction closes on September 10th.
- Where
- The yacht is docked in San Diego.
- Why
- To put pressure on Russian oligarchs and compel the Russian leader to end the war.
US Government
Eduard Khudainatov's Representative
Yacht Ownership
US Government
The yacht's sale is justified and part of sanctions against Russia.
Eduard Khudainatov's Representative
The sale is improper and premature due to legal challenges.
- Yacht Name
- Amadea
- Length
- 348 feet (106 meters)
- Current Location
- San Diego
- Auction Closing Date
- September 10th
- Claimed Owner (US)
- Suleiman Kerimov
- Claimed Owner (Russia)
- Eduard Khudainatov
- Estimated Value
- $325 million
