| Notes |
In late 2015, Ukrainian writer and political activist Anton Shekhovtsov who investigates the far-right in Russia, asserted that Bausman had sought funding from Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeev, who is reportedly close to the Kremlin, citing emails leaked by Anonymous International in which Alexey Komov acted as an intermediary. Writing for ThinkProgress in 2018, Casey Michel similarly asserted that "a series of leaked emails showed site founder and editor Charles Bausman requesting funding from Konstantin Malofeev. [...] As Bausman wrote to one of Malofeev's associates, 'I still need money!!'" The solicitation to Malofeev was cited as evidence of Russia Insider's connection to the far-right in Russia and Europe. The website itself has said it is dependent on crowdfunding, indicating that from 2014 to January 2018 it had received $300,000. It should be noted that The Daily Beast has said Bausman denies receiving money from Russian oligarchs. |