Mysterious convoy: Putin's superyacht 'Graceful' cruises Europe escorted by destroyer, tracked by German and Danish navies

A mysterious convoy, reportedly including Vladimir Putin's superyacht "Graceful," has been observed navigating European waters, escorted by Russian military ships.

The yacht, estimated to be worth around $100 million, was seen passing through the Great Belt strait in Denmark on the night of June 29. It continued its journey north, with the convoy including a Russian destroyer and patrol vessel.

Adding to the intrigue, the "Graceful's" AIS transponder has been deactivated since August 2022, preventing public tracking through standard maritime systems. This follows reports that the yacht abruptly left a German shipyard before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, reportedly to avoid confiscation.

Both the German coast guard and the Danish navy, including the patrol vessel P521 "Freja," are monitoring the convoy. Danish authorities stated that monitoring such vessels in their straits and territorial waters is standard practice.

The exact route and final destination of the convoy remain undisclosed, fueling speculation about its purpose and the yacht's movements.