Fabrice Pothier
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Wildberries is, in a way, a choke point of Russian society and the Russian economy.”
Fabrice Pothier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Pothier explained to DW why Wildberries matters to the Russian economy and society.
“there is a bigger objective at play,”
Fabrice Pothier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Pothier said Ukraine has a broader aim in striking the retailer.
“I think [Ukraine is] going after a choke point,”
Fabrice Pothier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Pothier told DW that Ukraine appears to be targeting a choke point by striking Wildberries.
“which is to bring back war to its sender”
Fabrice Pothier · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Pothier said the attacks aim to disrupt Russian civilian life and return the war to its originator.