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Why is it that ex-Russian oligarchs/kgb/persona-non-grata who end up being killed are mostly in exile in the UK? While I know there is a big community, you're a
by whb07 9y ago
Why is it that ex-Russian oligarchs/kgb/persona-non-grata who end up being killed are mostly in exile in the UK? While I know there is a big community, you're as far as possible while still being in Europe, why not just move to the US or the Caribbean or something?
There are other suitable parts of the world to be exiled to and maybe the US would be a safer spot for you to enjoy your wealth while being relatively more 'safe'. Granted, if the FSB(really the KGB) want you killed it doesn't matter where but UK seems like an easier opponent to push away than the troubles that might rise from US gov.
- orf 9y agoThe US is pretty close to Russia as well, don't forget. Some parts neighbor it. I'd posit that the UK is a lot safer (less guns, murder etc). I wouldn't rate the Caribbean equivalent of MI5 to protect you.
- whb07 9y agoI don't think for a second that if you're in exile because you're on Putin's bad side that you're ever thinking "oh boy should I walk down this road? I know theres hoodlums always messing around it". You're always thinking "Oh snap, did that guy look Russian? When will Putin send for me here? Am I safe?" So in short, idk what 'less guns, murder' have to deal with the KGB. Btw, i don't think getting guns in the UK is an issue for KGB agents.