Russia's War Against Ukraine
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Paul Roderick Gregory: Putin shrugs off oligarch opposition to his ‘holy war’ and policies
Photo shows a giant figure of Russian President Vladimir Putin during preparations for the 131st Nice carnival parade on Jan. 29, 2015 in Nice, southeastern France.
Russia's oligarchs have let it be known they are not happy with Putin's holy war against Ukraine and the West, which has cost them one quarter of their wealth. Putin is unimpressed. He knows he can destroy any one of them through his control of the power ministries. We shall see if Putin's confidence is justified.