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They didn't run away, they just sent their families away. Oligarchs still control large percentage of Russia's natural resources. Putin needs them and he will f

They didn't run away, they just sent their families away. Oligarchs still control large percentage of Russia's natural resources. Putin needs them and he will feel pressure from them if they can't travel freely and can't continue living their lavish lifestyle.

igivanov 9y ago
They can have all the lavish lifestyle they want in Russia, as those that reside there already do. The idea that they would put pressure on Putin is silly, it's the opposite, Russia in fact puts pressure on those who don't want to repatriate. That control of resources you are talking about can be a rather uncertain and fleeting leverage as many have painfully learned on their own example.
- lowry 9y ago
  There are many hazards in Russia even for the most powerful oligarchs. Remember Berezovsky or Khodorkovsky.
  - igivanov 9y ago
    That's what I said in my last sentence, so I guess you agree with me, otherwise I am not sure what your point is.
lowry 9y ago
Some powerful Russian oligarchs permanently live with in UK: Abramovich and Usmanov come to mind first. Former oligarchs like Khodorkovski and Chichvarkin should not be expelled, of course.