Bomb attack target Ermolaev speaks to CNN from Monaco
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Ukrainian billionaire Vadim Ermolaev has given his first major interview since a bomb attack targeted him and his family in Monaco on 29 June 2026.
Vadim Ermolaev, the Ukrainian billionaire resident in Monaco, has spoken at length to CNN following the bomb attack that targeted him and members of his family on 29 June. The interview marks the first time Ermolaev has addressed the incident publicly in detail, covering his current health, his account of the attack and his reaction to a security officer involved in the case being described as a rogue element.
The 29 June explosion drew immediate attention from Monaco's authorities and raised serious questions about the safety of high-profile residents in the Principality. Ermolaev's decision to speak to a major international broadcaster signals that he intends to keep the case in the public eye, at a time when investigators are still working to establish the full circumstances of the attack.
The incident is among the most serious security episodes Monaco has seen in recent memory. For residents and property owners, it underlines the extent to which the Principality - despite its reputation for tight policing and controlled access - can be drawn into disputes that originate far beyond its borders.