Russian oligarchs believe Putin tricked them into appearing to support the war in Ukraine, and got them all sanctioned, report says

Dec 18 2022 by Business Insider

 
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks as he visits the joint staff of troops involved in Russia's military operation in Ukraine, at an unknown location, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Russian oligarchs say Putin tricked them into supporting his war in Ukraine, per The New York Times. When Putin announced the invasion, they were gathered before cameras "to tar everyone there," The Times reported. In the weeks that followed, Russian businessmen...
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