Vladimir Putin’s government has launched an aggressive campaign to nationalize the assets of Konstantin Strukov, one of Russia’s richest men and the owner of the country’s largest gold mining company. The move marks a sharp escalation in the Kremlin’s efforts to extract wealth from within its own elite as the financial toll of the war in Ukraine deepens.

Vladimir Putin’s government has launched an aggressive campaign to nationalize the assets of Konstantin Strukov, one of Russia’s richest men and the owner of the country’s largest gold mining company. The move marks a sharp escalation in the Kremlin’s efforts to extract wealth from within its own elite as the financial toll of the war in Ukraine deepens.

Strukov, whose fortune is estimated at over $3.5 billion, is the founder of Yuzhuralzoloto—a gold empire built over decades with strong ties to the Kremlin. But on July 5, his private jet was grounded by Russian authorities as it prepared to leave for Turkey. His passport was reportedly seized, and the aircraft barred from departing.

    • Tollana1234567@lemmy.todayEnglish
      3·
      9 hours ago

      putin is paranoid enough not to go any windows, he often only ventures from his PALACES under fsb protection to a room where he has 20m table away from his inner circle.

    • Diplomjodler@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      19 hours ago

      They’re scared they’ll go down with him. But they’ll finally have to accept the fact that they’re fucked either way. At this point, getting rid of him is their best chance.

      • MushuChupacabra@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        18 hours ago

        They’re scared they’ll go down with him. But they’ll finally have to accept the fact that they’re fucked either way. At this point, getting rid of him is their best chance.

        Yup. They’re at the point where the consequences of obedience are as bad as defiance.

        Best have him fall out a window and see if prospects change.

    • Regna@lemmy.worldEnglish
      111·
      20 hours ago

      Please. There are hundreds ready to take Putins place. Some politically, but hundreds behind the scenes who also have finger puppets ready for ”power” who can step in for both Medvedev and Putin. The rest of the dog kennel (like Lavrov) will keep barking for their masters sake.

      • nesc@lemmy.cafeEnglish
        2·
        3 hours ago

        Let them fight lol, also medvedev has zero chances of becoming anything but bootlicker for his new master.

      • MushuChupacabra@lemmy.worldEnglish
        61·
        20 hours ago

        Please. There are hundreds ready to take Putins place. Some politically, but hundreds behind the scenes who also have finger puppets ready for ”power” who can step in for both Medvedev and Putin. The rest of the dog kennel (like Lavrov) will keep barking for their masters sake.

        It sure sounds like you’re advocating staying meek and submissive in the face of Tyranny.

        • Regna@lemmy.worldEnglish
          6·
          19 hours ago

          I guess you didn’t really read. Just pointing out that you need to do more than kill the puppetmaster to replace all those who he either trained or who learned how to thrive in his absence.

          • MushuChupacabra@lemmy.worldEnglish
            62·
            19 hours ago

            I guess you didn’t really read. Just pointing out that you need to do more than kill the puppetmaster to replace all those who he either trained or who learned how to thrive in his absence.

            I guess you didn’t really understand my comment.

            You’d have to be a complete knuckehead to think that the point of killing a Tyrant is to have one of their trainees take over.

            • Regna@lemmy.worldEnglish
              16·
              16 hours ago

              Maybe I should clarify: Oh you spring child who knows nothing of the year, how it turns and how winter turns planted hopes into frozen fears.

              Pre-edit: You’re right. Which is why Putin’s death won’t bring much boon. Staying silent, quiet or passive won’t bring much in opposition to the face of tyranny either. But eliminating the current tyranny will be more difficult than what the people tried to accomplish over a hundred years ago, as the dissemination of power is different nowadays. Before, one used to think that cutting the head of a hydra might be difficult, but possible in the long run. Today, well…

              • MushuChupacabra@lemmy.worldEnglish
                31·
                17 hours ago

                You’re right. Which is why Putin’s death won’t bring much boon. Staying silent, quiet or passive won’t bring much in opposition to the face of tyranny either. But eliminating the current tyranny will be more difficult than what the people tried to accomplish over a hundred years ago, as the dissemination of power is different nowadays. Before, one used to think that cutting the head of a hydra might be difficult, but possible in the long run. Today, well…

                The more you talk, the more you sound like you’re following marching orders:

                Drive home the point that resistance is futile.