Has Putin Stolen $200 Billion?

Can anyone provide evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin has stolen $200 billion from Russia? All that I can find are unsubstantiated claims. It wasn’t supported by the “Pandora Papers”, for example, although the wealth of some in Putin’s inner circle was documented by them.

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  • Zachriel Link

    Dave Schuler: Can anyone provide evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin has stolen $200 billion from Russia? All that I can find are unsubstantiated claims. It wasn’t supported by the “Pandora Papers”, for example, although the wealth of some in Putin’s inner circle was documented by them.

    It’s unlikely that Putin corruptly enriched his inner circle without having corruptly enriched himself.

  • CuriousOnlooker Link

    How much do you need in your own name if the state itself is yours?

    It’s like asking where does Russia’s National interests end and Putin personal interests begin?

  • Andy Link

    Agree with curious. The question assumes a context that likely doesn’t exist.

  • bob sykes Link

    The accusation is fatuous, and obviously so.

    The accusers are confusing the motivations of our Ruling Class with those of the Russian Ruling Class, which are nationalistic and patriotic.

  • walt moffett Link

    I file this under the “Putin’s Gonna Use Chemical Weapons” category. Though in fairness, some consider money spent on things other than their pet projects Robbery

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