Sistema

Overview

Sistema is a major Russian conglomerate founded by oligarch Vladimir Yevtushenkov. The company has extensive holdings across telecommunications, real estate, healthcare, and defense sectors. In 2022, Ukrainian authorities accused Sistema of providing military drone technology to the Russian armed forces.

Key Facts

Founding and Leadership

• Founder: Vladimir Yevtushenkov
• Status: Major Russian conglomerate with diversified holdings
• Leadership: Close ties to Vladimir Putin's inner circle

Military Equipment Supply

In September 2022, the Kyiv Independent reported that Sistema was:

• Accused of providing Orion drones to the Russian military
• Supporting Russian war efforts in Ukraine
• Contributing to military operations through drone technology supply

Asset Seizure

Following these accusations, Ukrainian courts seized:

• Yevtushenkov's real estate in Ukraine
• Industrial plant operations
• Shares in Ukrainian-registered private companies

Corporate Structure

Business Sectors

• Telecommunications and technology
• Real estate and construction
• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
• Defense and aerospace (drone manufacturing)

Network Connections

Sistema operates within a broader network of Russian oligarch-controlled enterprises with links to:

• State defense procurement
• Intelligence services (FSB, GRU)
• Organized crime structures (alleged Solntsevskaya Bratva connections)

Connection to Personal Case

The Sistema conglomerate's involvement in the personal case infrastructure appears through:

1. Financial Networks: Connections to East-West United Bank and Winterthur Medien AG
2. Technology Transfer: Potential access to surveillance and drone technologies
3. Intelligence Links: Russian defense sector connections that may facilitate cross-border operations

Related Entities

• Vladimir Yevtushenkov - Founder and primary owner
• Orion Drone - Military UAV technology provided to Russian forces
• Russian Defense Ministry - Recipient of drone technology