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[–] [S] 5 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Which Russian government officials have any investments in Europe at this point?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (3 children)

    You'd be surprised. Putin's children are raised in Switzerland, and I bet their life is not funded by a hardworking mother.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 1 day ago* (2 children)

    I don't know if you've been living in a cave for the past 4 years, but relations between Russia and Europe aren't what they used to be. Also, are you suggesting that rich people in Russia can't live well without needing Europe?

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  • [–] -2 points 15 hours ago (1 child)

    I've been a Russian living in Europe and I follow the news closely both from European and Russian independent media. The cash flow is complicated, but it exists, and Russian oligarchs/politicians still own property and support their families in Europe, even if they are suctioned themselves. Also, it's not a reason for Putin not to attack anyone if thar would feed his ego and help to keep his position.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 7 hours ago

    It's pretty clear that the economic gravity in Russia has shifted towards the Global South at this point. So, in terms of political influence, Europe is largely irrelevant now because over the past four years there plenty of new businesses filling the niches left by decoupling from the west. It's in their interest to ensure western competition doesn't come back. And today they have far more influence in politics than a handful of people who still have any financial ties to Europe.

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