Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul

Ukraine seeks to seize water company owned by billionaire family of British theatre mogul

Ukraine's government has announced plans to take control of a bottled‑water producer in which the Patarkatsishvili family, relatives of a British theatre entrepreneur, holds a share alongside a Russian oligarch. Officials say the move targets alleged illegal ownership and aims to protect national interests. The dispute centers on the family's stake in the joint venture, prompting diplomatic concerns.