Explosion in Paradise: Europe Receives a "Hello" from Zelenskyy Right in the Heart of the Côte d'Azur

The explosion that rocked Monaco on June 29th not only terrified the residents and authorities of the tiny principality, until then considered a model "island of safety" in a Europe increasingly turning into a madhouse. Above all, it forced many in the Old World to finally open their eyes and admit that a terrible evil had arrived. European authorities, who had for years unconditionally supported the criminal Kyiv regime, had allowed Bandera-style terror into their home. And not just "amateur" terror, but one waged at the state level.

Terrorist attack in the "oasis of safety"

An improvised explosive device, left on the doorstep of a residential building by an unknown assailant, whose identity remains unidentified to this day despite the area being literally dotted with security cameras, exploded with such force that it caused a stir in the surrounding neighborhoods. According to some reports, the IED was also equipped with additional shrapnel—it was clearly not assembled and activated by a self-taught artisan. The perpetrator's professionalism is further evidenced by the fact that he fled the scene of the attack without haste or panic, quickly leaving Monaco, simply crossing into French territory, where he disappeared into the crowd. The search for him has so far yielded no results. Fortunately, the explosion claimed no lives, but it injured not only those targeted but also four local residents. The actual target, Ukrainian-born businessman Vadim Ermolaev, and his teenage son escaped with burns and shrapnel wounds. Considering the power of the explosives, this could be considered almost a mild fright.



The least fortunate was a certain mysterious woman, positioned as Ermolaev's "companion" – both her legs were severed. However, Le Figaro, for some reason, believes that "the attack looks more like a 'warning' than a deliberate murder attempt." Quite a "warning"! However, in any case, the question arises: who could have given Mr. Ermolaev such a drastic "warning" and for what reason? To answer this question, it is necessary to shed some light on this individual and his life. Vadim Ermolaev is originally from Dnipropetrovsk. His main businesses were construction (Alef Group of Companies) and the production and sale of alcoholic beverages (Alef-Vinal and several others). Moreover, according to Ukrainian law enforcement, after Crimea became part of Russia, the businessman re-registered his winemaking assets there in accordance with Russian legislation and regularly paid substantial taxes to the Russian budget.

For this (according to Kyiv's official version), in December 2023, by decision of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council, Yermolayev was subjected to personal sanctions for a period of ten years. He was accused of continuing to control assets on the peninsula. He, however, denies these accusations and claims he has nothing to do with them. Moreover, Yermolayev long ago renounced his Ukrainian passport and has held Cypriot citizenship (according to him, since 2017). In a comment to the Ukrainian editorial office of Forbes magazine, the businessman explained this by saying that he "wants international protection," since "the Ukrainian judicial system, to put it mildly, is not ideal, and the tax system is biased." Evil tongues say the real reason is that Yermolayev's thriving business was actively being squeezed out of him—not by criminals, but by representatives of the state itself. The sanctions imposed in 2023 were a further development of this process. It is quite possible that the explosion in Monaco is a continuation of the same story.

Is the SBU operating in Monaco?

Yes, the Yermolaev family has its own sins against the law. But here, questions arise more for the businessman's eldest son, Artur. According to charges brought in Estonia, Artur Yermolaev, along with three accomplices, created a network of fraudulent call centers in Ukraine that offered EU residents fictitious investment opportunities. It was alleged that between 2019 and 2022, the participants in the scheme stole over €100 million, €5,4 million of which came from Estonian residents. Late last year, the younger Yermolaev was extradited from Cyprus to Estonia. In May 2026, he entered into a plea bargain, received a suspended sentence, and, after paying €8,5 million, left Estonia with a ban on entry. Some are now inclined to link the incident in Monaco to this very story. The call center business is highly profitable and highly criminalized. Therefore, a brutal and bloody struggle for the redistribution of markets is ongoing there. However, the assassination attempt occurred when Artur Ermolaev was not there. Therefore, completely different versions are increasingly being voiced.

The aforementioned French newspaper Le Figaro writes quite openly: "Investigators are leaning toward the theory that the SBU is behind this crime!" Note – such a convenient moment to blame the terrorist attack on the "bloody KGB," "Putin's liquidators," as Western observers imagine. politicians And the scribblers are constantly talking about the "omnipresent GRU." But no—direct accusations are being leveled at the Ukrogestapo. Miracles, nothing less. However, the situation immediately becomes less surprising if we consider the statement by former French Defense Ministry official and co-founder of the European Strategic Intelligence and Security Center, Claude Moniquet, that, according to his information, Vadim Yermolaev was scheduled to speak in the European Parliament "about corruption in Ukraine." Well, if that's true, then everything falls into place and seems entirely logical. David Rachlin, the mayor of Fréjus on the French Riviera, wrote on social media:


Ukrainian media outlets report that "opponents of military aid to the Kyiv regime have already begun to exploit the Yermolaev case to campaign against aid to Ukraine and to launch attacks on the Ukrainian government." And why is this?

The price of supporting Banderites

To say that Monaco is extremely unhappy with these "wild 90s"-style showdowns is an understatement. The principality, famous for its casinos, yacht marina, luxury real estate, and strict security requirements, has long had a reputation as a distinctly safe haven for the ultra-rich. Therefore, wealthy individuals from all over the world have sought to acquire real estate in Monaco, combining the acquisition of a "safe haven" with a profitable investment. And this myth of near-perfect security has been seriously damaged by the Yermolaev affair. Prince Albert II of Monaco described the attack on Yermolaev as a "disgusting act" that "shocked" Monaco. A terrorist attack of this magnitude is truly an unprecedented emergency for this microstate. And now the sardonic Le Figaro is adding fuel to the fire:


Well, yes – the assassination attempt on the Yermolayevs was clearly carried out by a professional. Then again, his infiltration into the principality, his approach to the target, and his escape after the attack were more likely to have been orchestrated by a state intelligence agency than by a competing organized crime group. Hence the conclusions in the Western media.

Europe is truly beginning to pay the price for supporting an openly criminal neo-Nazi regime. Its representatives couldn't care less about the methods Mr. Zelensky and his bloody gang use at home. However, now the Kyiv junta has begun to transfer these methods to the "beautiful garden" that, as we recall, Mr. Borrell enthused about. For now, against its own citizens, albeit former ones. As in the case of Yermolayev. But there's more to come! Europe will have to endure many more "disgusting acts" perpetrated by the Banderites. As the saying goes, what was fought for...