Those oligarchs who criticize Vladimir Putin’s war

HISTORY – Several wealthy businessmen believed to be close to the Russian president not only condemned the sanctions, but also condemned the “special operation” he launched.

They are ruined, but few dare to say so in public. Too risky. Yet the reaction of the oligarchs to the invasion of Ukraine is seen as a crack in the wall of Putin’s power. If there are almost no cracks at this stage, the statements of some of these very rich hierarchs who have sworn allegiance to the Kremlin have not gone unnoticed. Thus, Oleg Tinkov, founder of the bank of the same name, who strongly opposed military intervention. “Innocent people are dying every day in Ukraine, which is unthinkable and unacceptable,” the businessman, known for fighting leukemia, responded on February 28. “I usually refrain from making political statements. I am a businessman in charge of my thousands of employees in Russia and Ukraine. This crisis will harm both peoples and cause the loss of life among the citizens of both countries who live in brotherhood and understanding …

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