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An investigation by The Moscow Times found that Marat Kabaev, father of Alina Kabaeva, who is reported to be President Vladimir Putin's partner, has acquired a stake in a major logistics company involved in Rosneft's flagship Arctic oil project. The report raises questions about ties between Putin's inner circle and lucrative state energy contracts. The finding adds to years of scrutiny over the finances and business dealings of people connected to Putin's personal life, amid broader Western sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector and associates of the Russian president.