In August 2022, Andrey Yakunin reaches the top of Kvasspiggen, one of the most spectacular peaks north on Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago. The Russian, British citizen used a small hobby drone to find the best route uphill. Photo: Private archive
Acquitted son of Putin ally will use drone next time on adventure in Norway
"Absolutely," Andrey Yakunin replies when asked by the Barents Observer whether he will use drone next time on adventure in northern Norway and Svalbard.
Andrey Yakunin, the son of ruler Vladimir Putin’s former closest allies Vladimir Yakunin was again acquitted after the Hålogaland Court of Appeal in Tromsø refused the prosecution’s appeal.
Andrey Yakunin climbed the Kvasspiggen mountain north on Spitsbergen in August 2022 and then used a drone to photograph and scout potential routes. Photo: Private archive
