Scheme of how the French company services the planes of Putin, Medvedev and Shoigu

According to the newspaper’s source, since the beginning of the war, PGA has received between four and five million euros for servicing seven aircraft in Russia (between 300,000 and one and a half million euros per contract).

It is indicated that they are for the flights of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Deputy Head of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev and two FSB planes.

The company sent parts to Moscow via Armenia and made payments via Dubai, the source said.

According to him, the deliveries were made secretly.

In December 2023, the Russian authorities ordered the necessary equipment for Vladimir Putin’s plane worth one million euros, according to the source, with deliveries scheduled for 2024.

It is unclear exactly what systems PGA supplied to the Russian aircraft. The company’s website says it supplies communication systems, cabin controls and lighting systems. The website also lists the company’s customer support offices in France, the United States and Russia.

“Fortune” reports that Putin’s collection includes more than 700 cars, as well as 58 aircraft – airplanes and helicopters. One extremely special plane called “The Flying Kremlin” should be highlighted here – its value is 716 million dollars or 659 million euros.

But this aircraft is unique in that it has a toilet made of gold. This is not surprising for Putin, because his taste is celebrated.

And to balance his power on land, in the air, and in the water, Putin also owns a megayacht worth 100 million dollars or 92 million euros, designed by a nuclear submarine builder from the Russian Navy.