Part of the storyline: Investigation into funding of Trump Jr.'s wedding by Russian oligarch

Donald Trump Jr. admits Russian oligarch funded wedding celebrations

Earliest collected report:The Kyiv Independent
15 September at 00:23

Last update 19 September at 00:34
2 sources

Donald Trump Jr. confirmed that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, linked to President Putin, partially funded his wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. This revelation has prompted investigations by Democrats into potential ties between Trump Jr. and Russian oligarchs.

In brief

Wedding celebrations took place in the Bahamas
Umar Kremlev is a Russian oligarch
Kremlev received Russia’s Order of Friendship in April
Trump Jr. stated he is reimbursing Kremlev
Democrats are investigating the relationship

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The Kyiv IndependentReaders and grants
- first item 15 September at 00:23
- earliest
- national desk
Donald Trump Jr. admits Russian oligarch with Putin ties partially funded wedding celebration
- Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch
  16 September at 02:44
- Trump says son reimbursed Russian oligarch who funded wedding celebrations
  19 September at 00:34
Kyiv PostMedia business
- first item 15 September at 01:37
- in the wave, 1 h later
- national desk
Trump Jr. Confirms Putin-Linked Russian Businessman Funded Wedding Parties

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The Kyiv Independent
- earliest collected report
- 15 September at 00:23
Donald Trump Jr. admits Russian oligarch with Putin ties partially funded wedding celebration
1. Kyiv Post
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 1 h later
  Trump Jr. Confirms Putin-Linked Russian Businessman Funded Wedding Parties
  1. The Kyiv Independent
    - similar to an earlier report
    - 3 days later
    Trump says son reimbursed Russian oligarch who funded wedding celebrations
The Kyiv Independent
- no matched predecessor, or not compared
- 16 September at 02:44
Democrats begin investigation into relationship Donald Trump Jr. has with Russian oligarch

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