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Putin Targets Oligarch Strukov to Fund Ukraine War

7/7/2025

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In a bold move, Vladimir Putin's regime is seizing assets from gold mining tycoon Konstantin Strukov, highlighting the financial toll of the Ukraine war. Strukov's private jet has been grounded, and his passport confiscated amid allegations of corrupt dealings. This action underscores the Kremlin's strategy to reclaim wealth from oligarchs to bolster its war efforts.

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In a bold move, Vladimir Putin's regime is seizing assets from gold mining tycoon Konstantin Strukov, highlighting the financial toll of the Ukraine war. Strukov's private jet has been grounded, and his passport confiscated amid allegations of corrupt dealings. This action underscores the Kremlin's strategy to reclaim wealth from oligarchs to bolster its war efforts.