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Who are Russia's oligarchs?

Jason Corcoran is a freelance journalist who has lived in Russia, and he joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

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18.25 10 Mar 2022


Who are Russia's oligarchs?


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18.25 10 Mar 2022


As part of the UK’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned. These sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans. We wanted to delve into the world of oligarchs and talk about who they are, what they do, and how they gained such power. 

Jason Corcoran is a freelance journalist who has lived in Russia, and he joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

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