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NewsFlorida BulldogAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade

Bacardi maintains bottling operations in Russia through partnership with billionaire oligarch

Bacardi, a spirits company with headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida, continues to conduct business in Russia by utilizing a bottling partner linked to the Russian government's inner circle. The report highlights the company's ongoing operations in the region despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

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Why It Matters

The report identifies a connection between a major local employer and a Russian business entity, raising questions about corporate supply chain practices during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Key Facts

  • Bacardi maintains significant U.S. operations headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
  • Bacardi continues to operate bottling facilities in Russia as of the report date.
  • The company is partnering with a billionaire Russian oligarch described as a member of Vladimir Putin's inner circle.
  • The report notes that 5.6 million Ukrainians have sought refuge abroad since the 2022 invasion.
  • The report notes that hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed or wounded in the conflict.

Who's Mentioned

personArkady Rotenberg“Russian billionaire, oligarch, and close confidant of Vladimir Putin; subject to”organizationFlorida Bulldog“The news outlet reporting the story.”organizationBacardi Rus LLC“Russian subsidiary of Bacardi.”personVladimir Putin“President of the Russian Federation.”personFacundo Bacardi“Chairman of Bacardi.”locationRussia“Country where bottling operations are occurring.”organizationBacardi Ltd.“Privately held spirits giant with U.S. operations in Coral Gables.”organizationBacardi“Privately held spirits giant with U.S. headquarters in Coral Gables.”personDan Christensen“Author of the article.”organizationTula Distillery 1911“Bottling facility partnered with Bacardi.”organizationU.S. Treasury Department“Enforces economic sanctions.”personZaur Askenderov“Speaker of the People’s Assembly in Dagestan; partner in Martini & Rossi bottlin”locationUkraine“Country currently in conflict with Russia.”