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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.

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[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 10 points 16 hours ago

If you nationalize your industry, you should be doing it to reform and re-gear it to support your country.

Clearly, Putin here is not interested in making it good for the country, but that his petty war has him cash-strapped and needs to forcibly 'borrow' his billionaire friends' assets.

[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 32 points 20 hours ago (4 children)

Conversely, if Putin falls out a window, maybe they can keep their business.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 10 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

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.world 7 points 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.world 9 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

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.

[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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.world 6 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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.world 4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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.world -5 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (1 children)

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.world 2 points 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.

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[–] Wazowski@lemmy.world 12 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

that cunt Zuckerberg should pay attention.

[–] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Your comment will probably get removed. So for this sweet moment. I agree.

[–] Eldritch@piefed.social 9 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

It's not a threat to someone's health or life. Simply pointing out that he's a fool to think that similar groups wouldn't turn on him if they wanted to. All gung ho to try and join them. I think the comment is safe.

[–] makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 0 points 15 hours ago

The reddit still echo's in my head. Although not totally safe here, the past trauma is real.

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[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Somebody give Trump the idea to do this to Musk.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 2 points 12 hours ago

I think somebody just did.

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