Russia oligarchs: Can billionaires stop Putin in Ukraine?

Описание: As Russia invades Ukraine, the West has applied pressure on Vladimir Putin by imposing sanctions against Russian billionaires known as oligarchs.

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These are wealthy individuals who have used their money to purchase super yachts, mega mansions and private jets. And these extravagant toys of the super-rich are only possible because of Vladimir Putin.

But will taking away the oligarchs' money be enough to stop Putin’s war?

Produced by Ryan Ramgobin, Ian Watkins, Kieron Bryan and Alice Anderson.

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