The German publishing house Hoffmann and Campe is stopping the sale of books by journalist Hubert Seipel about Vladimir Putin after an investigation revealed that the books were funded by Russia, German news magazine Der Spiegel reported on Nov. 15.
The revelation that the broadcaster Hubert Seipel received hundreds of thousands of euros from an oligarch is stirring worries in Germany that Russia is using an old playbook to promote its interests.
ICIJ partners reveal that Hubert Seipel known for his unusual access to the Russian president agreed to receive around $700,000 from a shell company tied to steel tycoon Alexey Mordashov.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Paper Trail Media investigation shows Hubert Seipel agreed to receive about $700,000 from shell firm tied to billionaire Alexey Mordashov
Influential author and broadcaster Hubert Seipel received financial support for his work on two books described by many as sympathetic to Russian president