Angelina Jolie wins latest round of bitter court battle against ex Brad Pitt over winery

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Ukraine earlier this year.In his lawsuit against Angelina, Brad described Yuri Shefler, the businessman who had purchased her stake, as a "Russian oligarch".The filing claimed: "She sold her interest with the knowledge and intention that [Yuri] Shefler and his affiliates would seek to control the business to which Pitt had devoted himself".Brad's filing also stated that she sought "to undermine Pitt’s investment in Miraval" through the sale.However sources quoted by Page Six state that Brad was motivated by his complicated feelings for Angelina following their messy divorce."Any rational human being would be happy for Stoli to [be a partner in their business],” the source claimed.“They have top-notch marketing and distribution.

He just can’t see past his hatred of Jolie," the anonymous source continued.However others believe Brad is simply protecting the financial futures of his children and avoiding any potentially risky complications by trying to err on the side of caution.He had previously declined an offer to sell up when he and Angelina were still together.A source for Page Six said he believed that "the best way to retain value for [their kids] is for the parents to retain full ownership of this increasingly valuable and expanding asset."During the earlier days in their romance, Brad and Angelina had a long-term lease on the property itself, before purchasing the home - and then the company.Neighbours at the time of purchase included David and Victoria Beckham and Johnny Depp.The idyllic Provencal location was just an hour away from the city of Aix en Provence and the grounds of the property included vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and even a private lake with its own moat.The couple wasted no time in making.