Multiple reports describe a group of Ukrainian business figures allegedly linked to oligarchic networks relocating to Monaco and nearby areas in southern France as Russia’s war continues. One account says 84 individuals are dubbed a “Monaco Battalion,” presenting Monaco’s status as a tax haven and its proximity to the Mediterranean as factors behind the move. The same report claims one prominent figure, Vadym Ermolaev, is among those targeted, alleging an assassination attempt in which an attacker tried to blow up Ermolaev and his mistress outside a luxury property valued at about £4 million. The articles characterize the situation as an effort to avoid risks associated with the conflict and related disputes, though they do not provide independent verification details in the excerpts provided. Overall, the reports focus on the alleged relocation, the purported scale of the group, and a specific incident involving an alleged attack, while emphasizing Monaco’s reputation for wealth and low-profile living.