Additionally, Said Kerimov is a major owner of the Makhachkala airport which provides logistical support to Russian security forces, using the airport for various operations. Therefore, he is responsible for supporting actions which undermine and threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.
Said Kerimov is the son of Suleiman Kerimov. Suleiman Kerimov is a Russia-based billionaire, founder of the Suleiman Kerimov Foundation and representative of the Republic of Dagestan in the Federation Council of Russia. Suleiman Kerimov transferred a large part of his assets, including his shares in Russia’s largest gold producer, Polyus Gold, to his son, Said Kerimov.