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Economy Russia-Ukraine War

The Militarization Of Russia’s Economy, And The Demise Of The Oligarchs

The Militarization Of Russia's Economy, And The Demise Of The Oligarchs
Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting the Instrument Design Bureau in Tula Russian Presidential Press Office / Planet Pix / ZUMA

By putting the economy on a war footing, Putin risks returning Russia to the days of Stalinist totalitarianism, where there will be no oligarchs or businesses left, only loyal administrators.

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Geopolitics Russia-Ukraine War

Exposing The Faces — And Silence — Of Russia’s Liberal Elites

Photo of Sberbank CEO German Gref sitting in front with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Kremlin
Sberbank CEO German Gref meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin kremlin.ru

Back in the 1990s, the Russian elite were busy maneuvering behind the scenes. But today, Moscow’s liberals know better than to contradict the strongman in the Kremlin.

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