Albert II of Monaco, the current ruler of Monaco, has steered the principality through wealth, diplomacy, and regional security since ascending the throne.
A parcel bomb exploded near a residence in Monaco, injuring three people, including a Ukrainian-born magnate reportedly tied to sanctions. Prosecutors say the attack is being treated as attempted murder, not terrorism. Authorities are hunting a lone suspect who fled the scene, with surveillance footage aiding the manhunt.
A parcel bomb in Monaco injures a Ukrainian-born billionaire Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner and their 13-year-old son. Authorities treat it as a deliberate explosion; investigations are ongoing with the attacker at large. Ukrainian authorities say the victims hold Ukrainian descent and Kyiv is verifying citizenship. The incident marks an unprecedented security breach in Monaco.
A deliberate explosion in Monaco has wounded Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. Authorities say the blast occurred at a residential building near the France border; four others were treated for shock and injuries. Investigations are underway as Monaco braces for official briefings.