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LUXURY AT ITS FINEST

Surina is the ultimate charter mega yacht, combining elegance and luxury in equal measure. As the perfect getaway destination, Surina is ideal for socializing, with many different spaces for relaxing and dining on every deck. She is a light-filled spacious vessel with a stunning, modern interior, featuring 5 ultra-luxurious stylish staterooms with her lavish exterior design by J.C. Espinosa offering an intimate yet inviting ambience throughout.

Built in the United States in 2000 by the esteemed Trident, Surina was refitted in 2020 to ensure that every guest will have an unforgettable experience. Not only does she boast an impressive collection of outdoor water toys, music, television, and Internet services on board, she has a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots making her perfectly suited for entertaining friends and family.

DESIGNER LIVING

A charter onboard this mega yacht is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Built in 2000 and refitted in 2020, Surina offers her guests adventure, elegance, and luxury in equal measure.

"SURINA IS AN ULTRA-LUXURIOUS, STYLISH CHOICE FOR CHARTER WITH HER LAVISH DESIGN OFFERING AN INTIMATE YET INVITING AMBIENCE."

44.8M  (147FT)  |  TRIDENT  |  2000

DETAILED SPECS

$155,000 P/WK

JANUARY TO APRIL

$125,000 P/WK

MAY TO DECEMBER

$115,000 P/WK

Prices exclude running costs + charter expenses

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Motor Yacht

Tatiana is a semi-custom motor yacht launched in 2020 by Bilgin Yachts, in Turkey.

Tatiana measures 80.00 feet in length, with a max draft of 3.5 feet and a beam of 12.20 feet.

Tatiana has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her interior design is by H2 Yacht Design.

Tatiana also features naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design.

Tatiana is a semi-custom Bilgin 263 model.

Performance and Capabilities

Tatiana has a top speed of 19.00 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by d2842 le410 diesel engines.

Tatiana has a fuel capacity of 155,000 litres, and a water capacity of 47,913 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Tatiana accommodates up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. She also houses room for up to 20 crew members.

She is also fitted with a jacuzzi (on deck) and helicopter landing pad.

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WELCOME ABOARD ORIANA

Enjoying time on the water with family and friends is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Moments like these create unbreakable bonds with those we hold dear and bring us closer to the nature that surrounds us. The previous owner of Oriana, the late John Calley quoted Kenneth Grahame and said:

“There is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats… simply messing…nothing seems really to matter, that’s the charm of it.”

John Calley was President and CEO of Sony Pictures; he was one of the most prolific producers Hollywood has ever seen, and he was an avid yachtsman. Oriana was his pride and joy and he loved to share it with those around him. It is an honour to carry on her legacy and be able to share this rare work of art with others. There are other yachts but none I have seen have the soul and the character of Oriana. Maintained in pristine condition, Oriana will provide you with all the ambiance, grace and style of the classic by-gone era of yachting.  Luxury as it should be.

Welcome aboard Oriana where you can expect sumptuous luxury, impeccable craftsmanship, seamless service and world class cuisine. From the day you decide to experience Oriana until the moment you return home, our team will be there to serve every request and design a journey for you unlike any other.

ORIANA YACHT CHARTERS

One of the finest  Burger  super yachts ever built. Oriana was originally built for, and was indeed, Henry Burger’s personal pride and joy.

Thousands of hours, by talented craftsmen, have been invested into refitting and maintaining Oriana. Every detail and feature has been kept in pristine condition and at sea she performs the way she did on the day of her maiden voyage.

Oriana is 96 feet in length, has 4 guest staterooms and accommodates up to 6 crew members. There are 5 televisions, WiFi, Sonos surround sound system throughout the entire yacht and satellite television for your onboard entertainment.

Each stateroom is tastefully decorated and designed for maximum luxury and comfort. The Master Stateroom has a king sized bed and vanity area with a large ensuite. Each guest stateroom has their own private bathroom.

Whether you prefer formal dining, alfresco lunches or sundeck barbeques, our world class chef, Kyle Gerrard of Green Artichoke , will cater to your preferences to not just produce exquisite meals but to produce those meals in keeping with your specific tastes in mind. Fresh seafood and local produce are readily available, making dining onboard Oriana a truly unique experience.

Paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, water skis and a wakeboard are available for use as well as a 15′ Zodiac tender and two electric bicycles.

GULF ISLANDS

It is truly a breath of fresh air to experience untouched nature, as it was tens of thousands of years ago. There is no better way to do this than by yacht. Vancouver Island to the west and the multitude of smaller islands create a dense barrier that protects these passageways making the area perfect for a pleasant cruising experience.

From sandstone caves to towering Douglas Firs, majestic Arbutus trees and our iconic Cedars, the Islands protecting the coast of British Columbia are nothing short of spectacular offering breathtaking scenery, unparalleled wildlife viewing and whale watching.

Although many of the islands are completely raw and uninhabited, there are plenty of bustling small island towns full of life, culture and things to do. Salt Spring Island is just one of those spots with a thriving arts culture, quaint restaurants, shops and markets to enjoy.  Silva Bay , on Gabriola Island, is a beautiful protected bay and may be one of the most scenic anywhere.

DESOLATION SOUND

The tiny region of Desolation Sound allows you to explore the true and untouched natural beauty of British Columbia. With its majestic mountains, spectacular fjords and unique wildlife, this area is considered one of the top cruising destinations in the world. Take a hike through the coastal forest, admire natural waterfalls and enjoy a swim in the warm waters of the Salish Sea. The long summer days of exploring the area easily shift into a relaxing gourmet dinner while taking in breathtaking sunsets and magnificently clear starry nights.

We invite you to join us in experiencing British Columbia and cruising at its very best.

I can only say good things about my stay: Mark was an amazing host - very kind and easy to work with. The location is epic (hello, sunrise breakfast and sunset cocktails). The boat is spacious, comfortable, and beautiful.

The 3 days on Oriana were awesome and Mark, with his intimate knowledge of the Gulf Islands, was just the perfect host, friendly, always available and taught our young ones how to govern the boat. Mark took us out to all his favorite places (will not forget our pre-dinner at Smitty's) so we had a perfect experience. He and his entire crew were going all the way to make our vacation special and the trip on Oriana was certainly the highlight of our trip. Kyle, the great chef, did everything to tease our palates and Hank was just great with the young ones taking them out for tubing. In short: we had a fantastic time and will come back.

I had a remarkable time on the Oriana and getting to visit Vancouver. Mark is an especially gracious host and he takes great care of his home on the water. The stay was incredible, getting to see impressive views of Vancouver and resting and relaxing in a truly unique boat.

The oriana is everything you imagine it to be and more. From the minute you arrive to the minute you leave, you're in for an adventure!

What an incredible experience. It was a privilege to spend a few days on such a splendid yacht. The Oriana is beautiful boat. The crew was superb and a pleasure with which to cruise the Inner Passageway. Food was to die for. Will definitely be back for more. Already looking at schedule for next year.

For Charter information contact:

Oriana yacht charters ltd., 1495 marine drive, west vancouver, british columbia, canada, v7t 1b8, (604) 720-8881 [email protected], © copyright 2019 oriana yacht charters ltd. · all rights reserved · website by chloedesign · google+.

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Doriana, a Classic Yacht Originally Built in 1930

December 5, 2017 By Daniel Mihai Popescu Leave a Comment

S/Y (Superyacht) Doriana is a schooner which was originally built at Frederikssund shipyard in Denmark in 1930, for the Danish ship owner Ivar Lauritzen, who sailed her around the Swedish and Norwegian coasts. She was sold in United States and chartered out of Antigua in the 1970s. Completely restored between 2003 and 2005, this classic sailing yacht has an exterior styling by E. Wedell, and the engineering by A. von Lindholm, with an interior designed by Donald Starkey. Following her extensive refurbishment Doriana became a finalist in the refit category of the 2006 World Superyacht Awards.

Doriana Exterior

During the rebuild, everything technical onboard the yacht was replaced, including a new engine, generators, electronics, plumbing and wiring. The hull of this two-masted schooner is in teak and Iroko, over oak frames. Her superstructure in quarter-sawn teak consists of a charthouse, cockpit, skylights and five guest staterooms for ten guests that were built and installed during the rebuild. This 38m yacht also features accommodation for seven crew. The interior is in high gloss mahogany and has a large saloon with a corner bar, and a library that converts into a double en suite cabin.

Doriana-Exterior-Starboard

With her expansive deck spaces, traditional staterooms and racing pedigree, Doriana is an unmissable opportunity for any classic sailing yacht enthusiast. She is for sale with Bluewater (a brokerage agency) for the exceptional bargain of only €2,95 millions. I have met something newer, shorter and without the sleekness done by sails, with an outrageaous €16 millions. I know an ultra luxurious 5 stars hotel in a fabulous position at the Aegean Sea who was sold with much less than the €16 millions asking price for that absolutely common, almost vulgar superyacht.

Doriana-Deck

Doriana is the embodiment of style and elegance, as you can see from the scarce pictures I found online. I think I know who is the actual owner, and I also know why he want to sell her.

Doriana – Technical Characteristics

Main characteristics.

Build in Frederikssund, Denmark Year: 1930 Restored: 2003-2005 Rig: 2-masted schooner Hull: Teak & Iroko over Oak Frames Superstructure: Teak Deck: Teak Engineering: A. von Lindholm Exterior Styling: E. Wedell Interior Design: Donald Starkey Speeds: 8 – 10 Knots

Doriana-Deck-Dining

Doriana – Dimensions

LOA: 38.00m Length at waterline: 23.90m Length of hull: 31.50m Maximum beam: 6.90m Draft: 3.80m

Displacement tonnage: 150 tons Gross tonnage: 97 tons Turbo charged diesel: 318hp

Doriana-Settee

Fuel: 3,000 l / 792.52 USG Water: 8,000 l / 2,113.38 USG

Main engine 1 x Scania Diesel Engine hours 1,000 (approx.) Generators 1 x 25kw Kohler 1 x 17.5kw Kohler Generator hours 1,000 (approx.) Air conditioning system Cruise Air Bow thruster Sleipner motors Norway, Hydraulic

Doriana-Interior

Winches: Specially built Meissner electric winches, cast bronze to an old model Anchor, Windlass, Chains, Hawse pipes, Propeller, Propeller shaft, Stern tube, SPW, feathering 4 blade propeller

6 Meissner CMB 36E-lassic electric single speed winches 1 Lofrans Super Ercole 3500ww

Navigational Equipment

1 x Furuno Marine VHF Radiotelephone FM-2721 1 x Marin VHF Watertight portable 1 x Furuno FMD 1900C NavNet radar and GPS chart plotter display

Doriana-Interior-2

1 Silva Nexus Network with: 1 x multi control digital display 1 x wind data digital display 1 x depth sounder 1 x speed log 1 x analog speed log 1 x analog wind angle indicator 1 x analog depth indicator

Doriana-Saloon

Engine Room/24v Equipment Scania Marine Engine type D19 44m (318hp at 1990rpm) Twin Disk Marine transmission MG-5091 (1:2,95) SPW Vairprop DF-260 4 blade Sidepower Bow thruster SP550HYD/U-37 Kohler 17, 5EFOZD 220v/50Hz 12v – Yamaha Motor Kohler 2EFOZD 220v/50Hz 24v – Yamaha Motor 1200Ah2v Acid cells battery bank (new 2017) 1800Ah Acid cells battery bank (new 2017) Victorian Energy 100A 24c Charger skylla-TG Cruise Air MTC60C Remote MPC-XC Circulation Pump CPOD80 Circulation Pump P3000BXT Electric pump EAM40 – 220/380V – 28m3/h at 6m Engine mounted pump AM40 – 28m 3/h at 6m

Doriana-Cabin

• 1 ALTAIR8 VZ • 2 DVES01S Flooding detector • 2 DN2SMOB level sensor

• 1 x Zodiac 8prs open sea life raft (XDC8BYI9A797) (2017) • 1 x Bombard 8prs Life raft (XDC1BC48E393) (2017)

Doriana-Bathroom

• 2 x pump M1 Leroy somer type MBT82 Il • 1 x Zodiac YL 380 R + 25hp Yamaha outboard engine (2005) • 1 x Zodiac YL 420 + 50hp Yamaha outboard engine (2005)

2003-2005 Restoration • New deck fittings • New chain plates • New 316L Stainless steel inserted in the hull, including stainless steel longitudinal reinforcement stringer • New rudder, rudder stock and stern tube • New propeller and propeller shaft • All new electronic equipment • New electrical system, including cables, switchboards, etc. • New plumbing system, including pipes, tank and pump • New bilge pump system • New fire-fighting system • Fire integrity insulation of engine room • New fire detection system in each cabin • New bowsprit, lower main mast, lower foremast with inner reinforcement of aluminium, booms and gaffs • Parts of rigging not in perfect condition renewed • Keel bolts in bronze inspected and found to be in perfect condition • Sails renewed in clipper cream canvas by Doyle US • 2 x New Zodiac Yachtline 4.2m and 3.8m with Yamaha 50hp and 25hp respectively

Doriana-Galley

2017 • 2 new top masts in Douglas Fir installed and all rigging inspected • Full bimini covers with side curtains • New sail covers • 2 x 8-person life rafts • All new batteries in both battery banks

Doriana-Crew-Cabin

Accommodation

Sleeps 10 guests in 5 staterooms and has accommodation for up to 7 crew

The owner is Mikael Krafft, who owns the fabulous sailing cruise line, Star Clippers, with a fleet of three, waiting for the fourth “tall ship” as he calls it. “Sailing with Star Clippers is like sailing with your own private yacht”. I know exactly what he says. I hope you enjoyed this post.

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The Princess 75 “SORANA” is an outstanding motor yacht integrating the very best in design, style & engineering; a unique combination of staggering performance with luxurious comfort.

On the water, you will instantly recognize her graceful lines and timeless elegance that will never date.

SORANA offers both exterior and interior living spaces, combining a spacious cockpit, luxurious saloon and superb cabin fittings.

With her 4 cabins versus, the guests benefit from spacious accommodation and generous bathrooms that maximise the use of the interior volume: a full width owner's stateroom, a further VIP stateroom forward, one ensuite double cabin and a twin cabin to port.

SORANA and her dedicated & professional 3 crew are likely to exceed your expectations for a boat in her class.

She is available the whole year to charter in the Caribbean.

• Number of Guests: 8
• Number of Cabins: 5
• Cabin Configuration: 1 Convertible, 3 Double, 1 Twin
• Bed Configuration: 3 Queen, 2 Single
• Engines: Engines: Twin MAN V12 1800 (2x1800 MHP)
• Generators: 2 ONAN, 30 KVA
• Dessal / Dometic 200L/H
• Cruising Speed: 20 knots
• Fuel Consumption: 360 Litres/Hr
• Tender GALA VIKING, 12' - 4 guests / Yamaha 40HP
• 1 kayak 2 seats
• 1 wakeboard
• 1 kneeboard
• 1 SUBLUE GO sea scooter
• Snorekling equipment for 8

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May to September

• From: 35,000$ /week
• To: 43,000$ /week

MYBA Terms: The Charter Fee includes the charter of the yacht with all its equipment in working order, tools, stores, cleaning material and basic consumable stores for engine-room, deck and cabins, etc., the crew’s wages, food and the insurance of the yacht for marine risk and third party claims and the crew for employer’s liability insurance. The Charterer will be charged extra, at cost to the yacht, for all other expenses. These include fuel for the yacht, fuel for the ski-boats or other tenders, food for the charterers, wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks for the Charterers, other consumable stores, berthing dues and other harbour charges away from the yacht’s own berth, including pilotage fees and charges for water and/or electricity taken from the shore, laundry, telephone, fax or telex via Satcom, Radio Telephone or telex costs, hire costs of special equipment placed on board at the request of the Charterer and crew gratuities. Prices exclude VAT (if applicable). VAT calculation depends on the embarkation port' country and on the cruising area. Charters shorter than a week are also available, depending on the date.

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1971 | CAPE TO RIO

Start Date: 16 January 1971

Finish:  Rio de Janerio

Number of Entries: 59

Mark:  Ilha da Trinadade

Race Distance:  3600nm

Handicap Results:

Winner:  Albatros 2 Skipper/Owner: J Goodwin Time: 26d14h08m

Second Place:  Striana Skipper/Owner: A Maupas Time: 24d06h23m

Third Place:  Stormy Skipper/Owner: K Bruynzeel Time: 24d02h29m

Line Honours Results:

Winner:  Ocean Spirit Skipper/Owner: Robin Knox-Johnstone & Leslie Williams Time: 23d00h42m

Second Place: Graybeard Skipper/Owner: L Killam Time: 23d21h04m

Third Place:  Fortuna Skipper/Owner: Cdr E Rivero -Kelly Time: 23d22h50m

A fleet of 10 to 15 yachts was expected, but sailing fever took hold of South Africa and extended beyond its borders too. The first race attracted an amazing international entry of 69 boats, whose skippers included Robin Knox-Johnston, Eric Tabarly, Kees Bruynzeel, and Lt.Cdr. Maximo Reveiro Kelly. Ultimately, 59 yachts were on the starting line.

The boats set sail on 16 January from Table Bay, with an estimated crowd of 100 000 in attendance. The fleet and the numerous vessels surrounding it made for a breath-taking sight on a sunny day. SAS (South African Ships) Tafelberg served as guardship for the voyage. An ambitious weather-reporting exercise, organised by the University of Cape Town department of oceanography was also organised where the boats would do radio daily weather reports, such as data on sea and air temperatures, wind velocity and direction, cloud conditions, and wave direction and height, to an ocean-going research vessel. The results would provide much new information about meteorological conditions in the South Atlantic.

Bruce Dalling was chosen to lead the South African challenge in Jakaranda , 17-metre yawl which was built especially for the Cape to Rio. She was a hugely expensive yacht for the time; she cost US$12 000 to design and R135 000 to build. Unfortunately, she had her title challenge ended by a sheared rudder post during the race.

Voortrekker was also in the race, skippered by Cdr. A Thomas.

Another notable entry was the yacht Sprinter with her all-women crew of five; it was the first time that an all-women crew would compete in an ocean race between two continents.

The British Royal Naval Association entered the race with a 21.6m ketch – Ocean Spirit , co-skippered by two high-profile men in the world of sailing: Robin Knox-Johnstone, who had become the first man to circumnavigate the globe single-handed in 1968 and 1969, for which he was awarded the CBE, and Leslie Williams, who had finished fourth in the 1968 Atlantic single-handed race. They had teamed up to win the 1970 Round Britain race in Ocean Spirit . They ended up taking line honours after a crossing of 23 days and 42 minutes after a furious dice with the big Canadian entry, Graybeard . Despite their efforts, by the ninth day, Albatros II, a 12.8m sloop built in Knysna and skippered by John Goodwin, had taken over the lead on handicap Albatros II was the eighth boat into port, but on corrected time she narrowly pipped Striana for handicap honours. She finished the crossing in 26 days and 14 hours despite opting for a southerly course and being reduced to a virtual standstill while those boats that had chosen a course further north made good ground.

Ocean Spirit won line honours for the first race on 8 February, after 23 days and 42 minutes. Graybeard was second across the line, almost a day later. Fortuna finished less than two hours behind the Canadian entry, with Pen Duick III , the winner of the 1967 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Legion d’Honeur holder Lieutenant Eric Tabarly finishing fourth. Sprinter , with her all-women crew, was 44th across the line, and greeted with a special three-gun salute to mark the historic moment.

Cape2Rio1973 | Race Finish

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The 41.24m/135'4" motor yacht 'Stina' (ex. Lyktos I) was built by Pecal Shipyard at their Chalkis shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of J.S. Dingli and she was last refitted in 2000.

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She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Stina is built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3412C) engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots. Her water tanks store around 36,000 Litres of fresh water.

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Tatiana: On board the 80m superyacht with a bow shaped like a bullet

Tatiana, a large, svelte yacht with a bow shaped like a bullet, is heralding a new era for Turkish builder Bilgin Yachts.

Tatiana , Bilgin Yachts’ graceful flagship, is born of a lengthy collaboration between a yacht enthusiast with the goal to build a small superyacht fleet and an ambitious family-owned shipyard rooted on the western shores of the Bosphorus.

It doesn’t seem so long ago that I went to Istanbul’s West Marina to take a look at 48.7-metre Clarity , a modern classic with bowsprit, faux stack and elegant hull lines. She was then the most recent launch from Bilgin, built with a steel hull but harking back to the romantic era of yachting. 

Yildirim Bilgen, Bilgin Yachts’ sales manager, was multitasking, a smartphone close at hand as he showed me around the boat and discussed an important expansion – new sheds under construction that Bilgin would use to commission much larger yachts. The metal work would take place about 50 kilometres away in Yalova, across the Sea of Marmara, and the interiors, furniture and metal fittings would be done in another of Bilgin’s facilities in Istanbul.

A few months later, Bilgin revealed something radically different to Clarity , an 80-metre yacht concept with exterior design by Unique Yacht Design . By May 2016, Bilgin announced that the construction was underway, with several of the steel blocks for the hull already completed. “Not only does this superyacht meet the exacting performance standards of the luxury industry but [it] sets the bar for Turkey’s growing high-end yacht sector,” the shipyard said at the time about its forward-looking project.

Bilgen, still multitasking, is at the wheel of his car when I catch up with him to go over the history of the new flagship. The yard’s relationship with the client goes back more than 15 years. Bilgin Yachts delivered the first Tatiana , a 33.5-metre in 2006, followed in 2011 by a 45-metre yacht . Not too long after taking delivery of his second yacht, the owner expressed interest in discussing a larger project.

Bilgen travelled to meet the client and his team with naval architect Emrecan Özgün, founder of Unique Yacht Design. That meeting did not result in a new order, but it established a fruitful working relationship between Özgün and the shipyard. “We have been working with Bilgin Yachts since 2013,” says Özgün, whose passion for car design merged with his education in naval architecture and engineering to open doors in yacht design. He collaborated with Bilgin on 46.8-metre Giaola-Lu , 47.5-metre Nerissa (now Starburst III ) and 47.5-metre Lilium (now Snow 5 ) . Meanwhile, conversations with the owner of Tatiana continued and by 2015, he was ready to discuss a brand new project.

“As the customer knew my experience in the naval architecture and shipbuilding engineering area, he told me his expectations in terms of performance, comfort and productivity,” Özgün says. “Later on, we had a discussion about the general layout prepared for him. The most important point to him was the exterior design.” 

In order to illustrate what he liked and disliked, he invited him outside of his office. “We went out on a terrace overlooking the Dubai Marina. He showed me a few yachts there and said that he doesn’t want a yacht with a high bulky appearance like these.” What he wanted was a yacht that was “sleek, aggressive, sexy,” he says, with a “bullet-like appearance.”

The owner was happy to trade volume for elegance, confirms Brahma Advani, the owner’s representative. Aside from an attractive exterior, among his priorities were a sizable pool in the beach club, a couple of cabins that could accommodate staff or guests, according to the yacht’s private or commercial use, compliance with IMO Tier III emission standards even if the rules did not yet mandate it at the time of keel laying, long cruise capability and low decibel levels for ultimate comfort.

From the get-go, they also had charter in mind. “The owner wanted to use the yacht for special conferences or board meetings besides using it for his and his family’s pleasure and also occasionally deploy the yacht on the charter market. His ultimate goal is to build a good size fleet of superyachts,” Advani says.

Back in Turkey, Unique Yacht Design worked around the clock for about three months, Özgün says. The resulting design was very close to Tatiana – a long hull with a narrow beam and attractive curves atop a sporty profile ending in a sharp bow. It also met the client’s desire for a fuel-efficient boat thanks to a displacement form developed by Unique Yacht Design, which was tank tested at the Maritime Advanced Research Centre in Gdansk, Poland.

“The Unique Displacement Hull Form doesn’t have dynamic trim at low or high speeds,” Özgün says. This form’s stability equates to efficiency. “This helped us reach 260 litres fuel consumption in total while cruising with two engines and a generator at the speed of 12 knots,” he says. This also means a range of around 7,500 nautical miles. However, if speed is required, with engines at 85 per cent load, CFD simulation and technical trials show that Tatiana can exceed 19 knots.

To meet the newest Tier III mandates that restrict NOx emissions in many areas of the world, Bilgin worked with both Rolls-Royce and Hug Engineering to come up with the most effective SCR solution available for the MTU 4000 series engines and gensets. Incorporating environmentally friendly features, incidentally, is high on the shipyard’s agenda for all new builds.

As far as its appearance goes, it has a long and pointed bow, “like a bullet” and a generous aft deck section, home to a stunning feature – in essence, a two-level beach club. The yacht’s lines incorporate wing stations that form an interesting architectural feature at the bridge level and the flush decks conceal hatches for two Castoldi tenders, four Jet Skis and mooring equipment, leaving nothing but a seamless expanse of deck forward. Emergency rafts are also hidden from view on the upper deck. A dual colour scheme brings lines into a pinch at the forward end, slimming the yacht and enhancing the pointed forward end, without sacrificing views through generous windows in the cabins and lounges. The required mast is telescopic and recedes out of view.

Although a lot of attention was paid to the aesthetics, the yacht’s operational side was not forgotten. For instance, the designer included two doors that allow the crew to oversee anchor operations and a service door for loading and unloading supplies. In total, the yacht has 10 shell doors.

Özgün says the owner contributed a great deal of ideas and he had listened carefully. “I was sure that the customer would agree with the shipyard after our presentation and so he did. He really loved every detail of the design,” he says. The size, naval architecture, appearance and the majority of the layout being settled, there remained the matter of the interior design and finessing the outer decks.

Bilgin has enjoyed a good working relationship with H2 Yacht Design . They have collaborated on five projects since 2012 and Bilgen introduced them to the client. The pursuit of pleasure is what yachting is all about and accordingly Tatian a’s interior is, says H2’s principal, Jonny Horsfield, “pretty hedonistic”. The focus was on impressive guest areas with multiple entertainment spaces, several bars, lounges, a formal dining room for up to 16 guests, a cinema as well as a private owner’s space with an office – all of this within a fairly slim envelope. “The styling is aggressive and sleek which meant that the interior had to work within this footprint yet offer everything the client wished for,” Horsfield says.

The yacht’s long lines are the first to catch the eye, but it does not take long to realise that the 110-square-metre beach club is one of the yacht’s main attractions. “This is the epicentre of the yacht and is directly connected to the main saloon via a dramatic staircase,” Horsfield says. This leisure space encompasses two pools, one above the other and two bars, one exterior on the upper level, the other on the lower deck at the forward end of the pool.

The largest pool is 8.5 metres long and nearly three metres wide (with a depth of about 1.2 metres) and occupies the lion’s share of the lower deck. When the yacht is anchored, the aft door and two side terraces unfold. “It emphasises the close connection between interior spaces and the marine environment,” Horsfield says. More light comes from reveals in the walls and small LED lights shining like tiny stars over a lounge adjacent to a shell door. Glass columns, Carrara marble and a backlit blue agate floor near the bar complement the teak deck that surrounds the pool. A cosy massage room with another shell door, for a massage en plein air , a shower and a steam room round out the luxurious space.

Backlit panels add drama to the eye-catching staircase in Macassar wood and Carrara marble that leads from the beach club directly to the entrance of the main saloon, one deck above. Here, the second pool, a large spa pool, features two skylights at the bottom, allowing natural light to shine down below. It’s worth noting that the water from the pool and spa pool is recyclable and can be stored in a heated holding tank.

In terms of design style, the owner wanted something modern and warm, Horsfield says. “The theme of the interior is based on a light but rich palette while the design is definitely crisp and contemporary in feel. There is an overall stunning interior that complements the modern exterior perfectly,” he says. “The design can be described as layers of modern luxury. We wanted to achieve an open airy feel for a clean, sleek look, so the best option was to use light and textured luxury materials.”

Accordingly, the interior is filled with silks, lots of textures – from carved carpets, many sourced from Stepevi, to panels worked with CNC machines – and accents of stainless steel and polished bronze. Light plays an important role in enhancing shapes and creating interesting shadows. Stones, such as onyx, are used in unconventional ways, for instance as headboards in several guest cabins.

Despite Tatiana’s relatively modest volume, the ceiling height is generous, 2.25 metres on the main deck and up to 2.6 metres in areas of the owner’s deck. This is not something that’s expected given the yacht’s lean exterior appearance. “All visitors are surprised when they get on the deck,” Özgün says. 

This generous clearance allows for some nice features, such as a glimmering chandelier above the dining table, designed by H2 and made by Lasvit with glass rods and polished steel. Another renowned glass artisan from Bohemia, Crystal Caviar, made the light fixture in the staircase leading to the accommodations. The feature wall in the dining saloon is made with semi-precious amethyst. Counterbalancing these rich elements are more muted materials, such as European oak floors in a white finish and a light Tabu Tay with a straight grain. Details in Macassar ebony and Legnoquattro veneer on furniture add contrast. “We used quite a lot of Tabu,” Horsfield says. “The advantage for us is guaranteed quality and consistent colour, particularly if you go for a light finish.” 

The furniture is either custom designed by H2 or sourced from brands such as Minotti and Boca do Lobo. Bilgin built the interiors and all fixed furnishings.

The upper deck is divided between the bridge by Simrad, captain’s cabin, officer’s cabin, staff cabin, the owner’s office and the upper saloon. This space has a welcoming surround of seats framed by decorative columns, a stage with room for a piano and a games room with a pool table by Porsche Design and, of course, a bar. The owner enjoys privacy on the top deck, accessible via a lift, with a lounge, an extensive wardrobe framing a private bath, large cabin, spa pool and terrace accessed through sliding doors. Guests are accommodated on both the main deck and the lower deck, where a gym, sauna and cinema are located.

The forward end of the lower deck and a great portion of the tank deck are dedicated to the crew quarters, crew lounges and service space, including ample cold and dry stores and a generous laundry.

“Our purpose was to create a yacht which is functional, easy to build, with all the comforts and luxury of a superyacht while having a beautiful look,” Özgün says. From the looks of it, they have ticked all boxes. And with this bullet-shaped yacht, Bilgin Yachts has hit more than one of its targets, raising its profile up high and proving itself a worthy contender in the superyacht segment.

This feature is taken from the December 2020 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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Luxury yacht TATIANA was launched by Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts in February 2020, and at 80m/263ft it is the largest build from the shipyard to date. As the second Bilgin 263 model is sold and the third enters construction, it’s now possible to see the recently released imagery for TATIANA with reveals what has made this luxury yacht an instant success on the market even in such a tumultuous year.

80m Mega Yacht TATIANA by Bilgin Yachts

The naval architecture and exterior styling both come from Unique Yacht Design, while H2 Yacht Design created her appealing interiors. The steel hull and aluminium superstructure have a masculine appearance created by sharp lines and a more traditional colour scheme of dark and light grey, most often associated with military vessels. With the increase in on board space comes a tendency to create a broad and bulky hull, however by elongating the deck areas M/Y TATIANA keeps a sleek and stylish profile that maximises space utilisation, particularly when adding swimming pools to the decks.

80m superyacht TATIANA by Bilgin Yachts

Outdoor living is prized, allowing the Owner and guests to savour every moment cruising in such destinations as the Mediterranean charter grounds, taking in the beauty of the Turkish Riviera and the Dalmatian Coast before cruising on to the heart of the summer social scene along the French Riviera .

Superyacht TATIANA is designed with large dockside gatherings in mind: Guests will disembark onto the large swim platform and enter the magnificent beach club within. The tenders and water toys are instead stored in the bow section beneath a flush foredeck cover, ensuring that space can still be used for such functions as exercise and sunbathing.

The spectacular beach club by night

The main deck aft, meanwhile, hosts a desirable swimming pool of 8.5m/27.9ft in length and a depth of 1.4m/4.6ft – perfect for cooling off on hot summer days or exercising after dark when the water toys are safely stowed away. Although there are sunbeds running the length of both sides of the pool, the group might also like to rest and dry off on the sofa/sunbeds farther forward in the alfresco lounge area. Here, there is quick access to the bar where the talented crew can create a range of colourful cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages to suit all ages and occasions.

Main deck pool

Pool on the main deck

The upper deck aft is the main alfresco dining area and offers an extensive dining table with a bar to port and aft-facing seating behind to enjoy an aperitif or a nightcap while watching the blazing sunset. Canvas shades are available to keep off the midday sun and light sea spray.

The Owner’s deck is divided into fore and aft sections that also have optional canvas shades. The aft section is dedicated to lounging and sunbathing, with a plush sunbed along the stern and close to the glass sliding doors to the interior a sofa on both sides with a coffee table in between. The forward deck area is fitted with a sofa/sunbed on both sides and a forward Jacuzzi that will be coveted place to unwind while having uninterrupted views of the stunning Ionian Islands white cliffs, the regattas at Porto Cervo in Sardinia and the amazing cities of the Cote d’Azur .

Owner’s Deck Aft Sitting Area

Large windows and private terraces connect the interior and exterior spaces: At night, the warm glow of the lighting across the decks makes her as much of a show-stopper as a welcome home on the water during an extensive cruise. It is this lighting which draws guests into the understated elegance of the contemporary interiors by H2 Yacht Design, and the beach club is likely to be one of the first spaces guests and visitors enter by. The light and spacious interior are achieved using Macassar veneer and light eucalyptus. The top-quality marble is back-lit to bring out its details, further complemented by carved stone and emphasised textures.

Beach Club interior

A swimming pool runs through the centre of the aft beach club section, further illuminated by glass panels in the swimming pool on the main deck above. Farther forward, the beach club opens up to reveal a bar, plush lounges with top-quality TV entertainment and audio systems, a hammam and a spa massage room. Fold-down terraces further extend the space for sunbathing and lounging while simultaneously opening the interior up to the sunshine and fresh sea air.

Elsewhere on board there is an ambient cinema that has dark textures walls and two rows of matching silvery sofas. A coffee table also presents the possibility of using this space as another quiet lounge for close conversation.

The fully-equipped gym has a running machine, rowing machine and a range of free weights amongst its workout choices, and a widescreen TV will provide entertainment and motivation in the calm, bright white surroundings.

The main deck salon uses pale cream tones, slate blue and silvery mirror surfaces to create an ambience associated with the open sky. This is reflected in the colour scheme and subject matter of the surrounding artwork, adding to the serenity when dining beneath the sensational custom chandelier, or planning for the day ahead on the sumptuous sofas or armchairs. A widescreen TV separates the dining and lounging areas, and it can be viewed from both sides so that the group never misses a moment of the latest news and sports.

Main Deck Saloon with elegant decor

The skylounge is a dream-like sports lounge with an eye-catching back-lit bar, a pool table, grand piano and armchairs scattered throughout two semi-circular sofas and coffee tables create a cosy place to relax and watch live-action or a film on the widescreen TV, with the mirrored ceiling and matching walls creating an intimate environment after sundown.

Upper Deck Skylounge

The guest accommodation is just as beautiful and pristine in colour choice and furnishings. There are 8 en-suite cabins spread across the decks to sleep up to 14 guests: 1 Master suite, 3 VIP staterooms and 4 further guest cabins comprised of doubles and twins.

Owner Deck- Master Suite

The Master suite is placed on the Owner’s deck and has its own private office as well as a massive stately bedroom in white, grey, dark teal and gold. The king-sized bed takes centre stage, however, there is also a day bed for reading and unwinding beside the window, a massive widescreen TV integrated into the port and starboard walls, a seating area with table for casual meals and drinks, all with fantastic views out onto the aft terrace. The en-suite bathroom has everything the occupants could desire, with twin sinks, a bathtub and shower within the well-proportioned interior.

Main Deck VIP Guest Cabin

All three VIP staterooms are situated on the main deck and have queen-sized beds within each voluminous room. The windows are almost full-height, granting the occupants excellent views and natural lighting while maintaining privacy within. A widescreen TV is placed in the wall opposite the bed, and the storage is integrated seamlessly into the surroundings. The en-suite bathroom is finished in marble and has twin sinks and bathtub with shower.

Lower Deck Guest Twin Cabin

The remaining guest cabins on the lower deck enjoy an abundance of space as well as cutting edge amenities and en-suite facilities, making these bedrooms just as much of a tranquil haven after a busy day.

The crew of 23 are accommodated on the lower deck, and their areas have received just as much attention to detail. There is a crew mess for meals and downtime, and the team of professional chefs have plenty of space in the cutting-edge galley to prepare stunning creations for everyday meals or to mark a special celebration.

Exterior of motor yacht TATIANA

The engineering is just as impressive with a pair of engines and a generator producing a top speed of 19 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and an extensive range of more than 6,000 nautical miles. The fuel capacity draws on 155,000 litres and has an economical fuel consumption of approximately 250 litres per hour.

Luxury yacht TATIANA is built to IMO Tier III certification and at the time of writing is the cleanest yacht in her class: The special exhaust system aboard M/Y TATIANA produces 100% clean air emissions that further enhances her eco-friendly credentials for a greener future for travel.

Bilgin Yachts is also currently building a 50m/164ft and 74m/242.8ft luxury yacht both due for launch in 2022, plus a new 85m/278.9ft superyacht due for launch in 2023 when she will become the new flagship for the yard.

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Investigators around the world have been searching for sanctions-hit Russian oligarchs’ yachts. One has been hiding in plain sight.

Italian authorities in March impounded Russian coal and fertilisers magnate Andrey Melnichenko’s $600mn Sailing Yacht A after Russia invaded Ukraine. Another yacht, the $300mn Philippe Starck-designed Motor Yacht A, has been anchored for weeks in the port of Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates.

By placing his yacht in the UAE, Melnichenko has put it beyond the reach of western governments enforcing sanctions on those deemed supportive of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.

Its presence is a symbolic reminder of the Gulf monarchy’s ambivalence towards western sanctions on Russia, allies of Putin and the wealthy businessmen who have often benefited from ties to the state.

While the UAE government is trying to enhance measures against money laundering to exit a global dirty-money watchdog’s watchlist, the economic foundation of cities such as Dubai has long been based on welcoming flows of assets and people.

“Given its non-enforcement of western sanctions, the dilemma for the UAE is how to sustain its place as an open destination for capital while also appearing to be a good global citizen,” said one compliance professional. “It’s a tricky balancing act.”

The government of the Isle of Man said it had in March deregistered Melnichenko’s yachts, including Motor Yacht A, because of western sanctions, saying, “we will continue to act with appropriate robustness should the situation warrant it”.

Marine locator services placed Motor Yacht A off the Maldives in March. The Financial Times then saw the yacht on April 18. On Saturday it remained moored opposite Ras al-Khaimah’s city-centre fish market.

Businessmen in the UAE say Melnichenko, who denies affiliations to the Kremlin, held meetings there in April, but the tycoon has since returned to Moscow. A representative of Melnichenko, who has been placed under sanctions by the EU and UK as well as Switzerland and Australia, referred questions on the yacht to a lawyer who declined to comment.

UAE authorities in Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Abu Dhabi declined to comment.

European officials say they have raised concerns with Emirati counterparts that the UAE could become a financial haven for Russians placed under western sanctions. “We don’t want our allies to become facilitators for the Putin regime,” said one.

The UAE government has said it is maintaining a neutral course through the war, calling for an end to hostilities and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Abu Dhabi, which has developed closer ties with Moscow in recent years, has also assured its allies that sanctions-hit entities will not be able to operate in the UAE. The Gulf monarchy, which has long argued that it is not compelled to enforce other nations’ sanctions, is keen to maintain its historical role as an apolitical territory focused on business.

Thousands of wealthy, non-sanctions-hit Russians have relocated to the UAE to escape economic uncertainty and political instability at home, even though they sometimes struggle to access the financial system. “Big banks are more cautious but smaller banks are offering help to those wishing to relocate. It’s just taking a lot of time,” said a Russian businessman.

Very wealthy Russians generally find financial institutions accommodating. Most of the wealthy elite have second passports from countries that sell nationality, such as Malta or Portugal, which facilitates the opening of new accounts with lenders that are warier of Russian passport holders.

Others have turned to alternative routes, such as cryptocurrencies and hawala, or informal money exchange services. The cost of this service has risen from 1 per cent of the transaction value to 5 per cent since the war broke out as demand surges, said one person aware of the trades.

Many in the UAE see a hypocrisy in western concern over the presence of the yacht and the Russians building new lives there. “So it was OK for London to take all the oligarch money but not for Dubai?” asked one lawyer.

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Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda

Two senior Republican lawmakers, the chairs of the House Intelligence and Foreign Affairs committees, say their colleagues are echoing Russian state propaganda against Ukraine.

Researchers who study disinformation say Reps. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, are merely acknowledging what has been clear for some time: Russian propaganda aimed at undermining U.S. and European support for Ukraine has steadily seeped into America’s political conversation over the past decade, taking on a life of its own.

McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Puck News he thinks “Russian propaganda has made its way into the United States, unfortunately, and it’s infected a good chunk of my party’s base.”

Turner, chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, told CNN that anti-Ukraine messages from Russia are “being uttered on the House floor.”

For the past decade, since Russia’s first military incursion into Ukraine in 2014, Moscow has spread propaganda and disinformation in a bid to undercut U.S. and European military support for Ukraine, according to U.S. and Western officials.

Some of the arguments, distortions and falsehoods spread by Russia have taken root, mostly among right-wing pro-Trump outlets and Republican politicians, researchers say, including that Ukraine’s government is too corrupt to benefit from Western aid and that the Biden family has alleged corrupt ties to Ukraine.

Russia, in keeping with traditional propaganda techniques, seeks to make its case and tarnish Ukraine through a mixture of outright falsehoods, half-truths, inferences or simply amplifying and promoting arguments already being made by American or European commentators and politicians, researchers say.

The propaganda is sometimes spread covertly, through fake online accounts, or openly by Russian officials and state media. As a result, the origin of some allegations or criticisms is often opaque, especially when a certain accusation or perception has gained wide acceptance, leaving no clear fingerprints.

Early in the war, a false story boosted by Russian propaganda — that the U.S. had helped Ukraine build biological weapons labs — gained traction on right-wing social media and was touted by then-Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Russia also is conducting a parallel propaganda campaign in Europe. Belgium’s prime minister said Thursday that his government is investigating alleged Russian bribes to members of the European Parliament as part of Moscow’s campaign to undermine support for Ukraine. Czech law enforcement officials last month alleged that a former pro-Russian member of Ukraine’s parliament, Viktor Medvedchuk, was behind a Prague-based Russian propaganda network designed to promote opposition to aiding Ukraine.

Here are some examples of Republican lawmakers using arguments often promoted by Russian propaganda:

Buying yachts

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with members of Congress behind closed doors in December to appeal for more U.S. help for his country’s troops, some lawmakers raised questions about Ukraine allegedly buying yachts with American aid money.

Zelenskyy made clear that was not the case, according to Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a strong supporter of arming Ukraine. “I think the notion of corruption came up because some have said we can’t do it, because people will buy yachts with the money,” Tillis told CNN. “[Zelenskyy] disabused people of those notions.”

Where did the yacht rumor come from?

Pro-Russian actors and websites promoted a narrative alleging Zelenskyy bought two superyachts with U.S. aid dollars. One Russia-based propaganda site, DC Weekly , published a story last November that included photos of two luxury yachts, called Lucky Me and My Legacy , which it alleged were bought for $75 million.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a vocal opponent of military aid to Ukraine, in November retweeted a post about the alleged yacht purchase from the Strategic Culture Foundation, a Russian-based propaganda outlet directed by Russia’s intelligence services, according to the Treasury Department. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the organization, accusing it of spreading disinformation and interfering in U.S. elections.

Another outspoken critic of aid to Ukraine, Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, also made a similar claim.

In a December interview with former President Donald Trump’s White House adviser Steve Bannon, Vance claimed that members of Congress wanted to cut Social Security benefits to provide more aid to Ukraine, and that money would allegedly be used for Zelenskyy’s ministers to “buy a bigger yacht.”

“There are people who would cut Social Security, throw our grandparents into poverty. Why? So that one of Zelenskyy’s ministers can buy a bigger yacht?” Vance said. “Kiss my ass, Steve. It’s not happening.”

The tale of Zelenskyy’s luxury yacht, however, turned out to be totally false . The yachts cited in the DC Weekly article remain up for sale , the owners told The Associated Press.

Two academics at Clemson University, disinformation researchers Darren Linvill and Patrick Warren, found that DC Weekly ran numerous stories copied from other sites that were rewritten by artificial intelligence engines. The articles had bylines with fake names along with headshots copied from other online sites. DC Weekly appeared to be a Russian effort to launder false information through a seemingly legitimate news site as part of an attempt to undermine U.S. support for Ukraine, according to the researchers .

Asked by reporters about Vance’s comments, Tillis said: “I think it’s bullshit. ...If you’re talking about giving money to Ukrainian ministers — total and unmitigated bullshit.”

Greene’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

Vance’s spokesperson said the senator was making a rhetorical point about how he opposed sending U.S. assistance to what he sees as a corrupt country, but was not asserting the yacht stories online were accurate.

Vance’s office referred NBC News to an earlier response to the BBC on the same topic:

“For years, everyone in the West recognized that Ukraine was one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Somehow everyone forgot that just as we started sending them billions of dollars in foreign aid.”

Enabling ‘corruption’

Russian state media for years has painted Ukraine as deeply corrupt, and has argued that the U.S. and its allies are wasting money and military hardware by assisting such an allegedly corrupt government.

“This is absolutely a line that they have pushed, and then once it appears in the Western ecosystem, other [Russian] media picks it up and it gets recycled back,” said Bret Schafer, a senior fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy.

This line of argument has gained traction partly because Ukraine does face a genuine corruption problem.

Russia’s effort to focus attention on corruption in Ukraine reflects a long-established propaganda method of using facts or partial truths to anchor a broader assertion or accusation, sometimes making a leap in logic, Schafer and other researchers said. Russia’s message amounts to: Ukraine is corrupt, therefore U.S. and Western aid will be stolen and wasted.

Schafer said it was ironic for Russia, a country mired in corruption and kleptocracy, to be leveling accusations about corruption.

Republican Rep. Mary Miller has said she strongly opposes more assistance for Ukraine because it amounts to sending cash to “corrupt oligarchs.”

“With Zelensky coming to DC this week to ask for more money, I will continue to vote AGAINST sending your tax $$ to corrupt oligarchs in Ukraine for a proxy war that could have ended in ‘22,” Miller wrote in a post on X in December.

The Illinois lawmaker also echoed another assertion that often appears in Russian media, that the Biden administration allegedly undermined efforts by Russia to avoid war with Ukraine.

 “A peace deal was on the table that [Ukraine] and [Russia] were both ready to sign, but Biden said NO,” she wrote.

There was in fact no proposed peace agreement that Russia and Ukraine were prepared to sign before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to U.S. and European officials. As Russian troops massed on the border of Ukraine, Western governments urged Russia not to invade and warned there would be economic and diplomatic consequences.

Reuters has reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a possible deal to avert a war that had been discussed with Kyiv by Russia’s envoy to Ukraine. The Kremlin said the report was inaccurate and has said Russia tried for years to arrive at an understanding with Ukraine.

As for corruption in Ukraine, Zelenskyy has vowed to tackle the problem, sacking senior officials in some recent cases. But some civil society groups have criticized his approach and Ukrainians say corruption is the country’s second-most serious problem, after the Russian invasion, according to a poll conducted last year.

In an annual survey, Transparency International said Ukraine made progress toward addressing the issue and now ranks 104th out of 180 countries on its Corruption Perceptions Index , climbing 12 places up from its previous ranking.

Ukraine is not alone among countries that receive U.S. and other foreign aid but struggle with corruption. Supporters of assisting Ukraine argue it would undermine America’s influence in the world and its humanitarian efforts if Washington withheld foreign aid from every country where there were reports of corruption.

Miller’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

The Biden family and Ukraine

Republicans have repeatedly alleged that President Joe Biden and his son Hunter have corrupt ties to Ukraine, and that they sought $5 million in bribes from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma to protect the firm from an investigation by Ukraine’s prosecutor general.

There is no credible evidence for the allegations. A key source for the accusations against the Bidens is a former FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov, who was arrested in February on federal charges of fabricating the bribery claims. Smirnov says he was fed information by Russian intelligence.

Republicans had heavily promoted Smirnov’s allegations against the Bidens, seeing them as crucial to a planned impeachment effort against the president that has since fizzled .

“In my estimation, that is probably the clearest example of Russian propaganda working its way into the American political system,” said Emerson Brooking, a resident senior fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council.

GOP Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona cited the false bribery allegations in expressing his opposition to providing assistance to Ukraine.

“In exchange for … bribe money from Ukraine, Joe Biden has dished out over $100 billion in taxpayer money to fund the war in Ukraine. I will not assist this corruption by sending more money to the authoritarian Ukrainian regime,” Gosar said in a statement in October.

Gosar’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

Dan De Luce is a reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit. 

Syedah Asghar is a Capitol Hill researcher for NBC News and is based in Washington, D.C.

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