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Jean Radvanyi (Inalco): "The Russian oligarchs help Putin to ensure the power of Russia"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the country's oil and gas industry with representatives of Russian energy companies and officials via video link at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, April 14, 2022. ( Illustrative image) via REUTERS - SPUTNIK
By: Jean-Baptiste Marot Follow
The Russian oligarchs, these extremely wealthy businessmen very close to Vladimir Putin are today favorite targets of multiple sanctions taken by the West against Russia.
Who are they, what is their role, their real influence and their links with power?
Jean Radvanyi, professor emeritus of geography at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Inalco), author of several books on Russia, the Caucasus and the post-Soviet space, is the guest of RFI's midday .
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