Donald Trump Jr. and Umar Kremlev Meet in Western Mongolia
Donald Trump Jr. traveled to the Uvs province in western Mongolia in late August for a hunting trip, where he met with Umar Kremlev, according to Novinky reporting citing the Financial Times. The trip included local hunting guides, drivers, cooks, and a protection detail from the U.S. Secret Service. The Financial Times tracked the exact dates of the journey by examining publicly available payment records for lodging filed by the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar.
Kremlev left an International Boxing Association conference in Kazakhstan abruptly at the end of August, flying first to the Mongolian capital and then onward to the Uvs province. Novinky noted that the Russian oligarch documented his travels on his Telegram channel, accompanied by Russian businessman Arthur Martirosov, who is linked to the sanctioned investment fund Voschod.
Two Days in the Uvs Province Wilderness
The men spent two days together in the Mongolian wilderness before the Russian contingent returned to Ulaanbaatar. A local guide told the Financial Times that the parties took strict precautions to avoid appearing together in photographs while at the camp. Despite these measures, local guides, American safari planners, and Kevin Small—a long-time Republican party supporter who shares Trump Jr.’s interest in hunting—appeared in the background of images posted by both men in the same locations, as reported by Novinky.
A spokesperson for Donald Trump Jr. addressed the connection, stating that a personal love of the outdoors brought the two men together rather than any business dealings. Don jasně uvedl, že s Umarem ho pojí osobní přátelství, nikoli obchodní vztah,
the spokesperson said, as quoted by Novinky. Jejich přátelství je založeno především na společné lásce k lovu, rybaření a pobytu v přírodě. Nikoho by mělo překvapit, že spolu letos na haře vyrazili na lov.
Presidential Son Hunts Threatened Sheep in Mongolia
Local residents stated that the son of the U.S. president travels to Mongolia to hunt Altai Argali sheep, which appear on international lists as a near-threatened species. Novinky reported that Trump Jr. has shot at least three of these wild sheep since 2019. The trip to Mongolia follows previous financial support from Kremlev, who reportedly helped fund Trump Jr.’s wedding on the Bahamas, including a private island rental and fireworks displays, according to information from the website United24 referenced by Novinky. Donald Trump later stated that his son repaid the Russian businessman for the wedding celebration costs. Trump Jr. first met Umar Kremlev in 2025 in Istanbul at a conference hosted by the International Basketball Association, Novinky reported.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Mongolia Trip
How did investigators track the dates of Donald Trump Jr.’s trip to Mongolia?
The Financial Times tracked the precise timeframe by reviewing publicly available payment records for lodging submitted by the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar for the U.S. Secret Service agents accompanying the trip, according to Novinky.
Who else accompanied the Russian oligarch during the excursion?
Umar Kremlev traveled with Russian businessman Arthur Martirosov, an individual associated with the sanctioned investment fund Voschod, Novinky reported.
When and where did Donald Trump Jr. and Umar Kremlev first meet?
The two men met for the first time in 2025 during an International Basketball Association conference held in Istanbul, as reported by Novinky.
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