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News Articles: oligarchs

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a "Fighting Oligarchy" tour event at Arizona State University, Thursday in Tempe, Ariz.

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Bernie Sanders is drawing record crowds as he pushes Democrats to 'fight oligarchy'

The populist message of Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour has resonated with voters frustrated by President Trump's agenda — and the Democratic Party's muddled response.

March 25, 2025
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  • Stephen Fowler
A mural on a wall in Kyiv on Monday depicts an image of "Saint Javelina" — the Virgin Mary cradling a U.S.-made Javelin. These missiles are among the weapons sent by Western allies to Ukrainian forces to aid in their fight against Russia. The Javelin is widely considered a symbol of Ukraine's defense.

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  • Europe

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 6)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

June 06, 2022
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  • NPR Staff
The superyacht Amadea is docked at the Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji, on April 15. The vessel, which U.S. authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering, has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.

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A Russian oligarch's $325M superyacht has been seized in Fiji

U.S. authorities say the 348-foot vessel is owned by Suleiman Kerimov, a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering.

May 06, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
The luxury superyacht Dilbar sails off the coast of Monaco in 2017.

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Germany seizes the world's largest yacht (at least according to volume)

German authorities impounded the 15,917-ton yacht after confirming that sanctioned Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov had transferred ownership to his sister, who is also under Western sanctions.

April 14, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman
Vladimir Putin speaks with Russian oligarch Igor Sechin (center right) in 2009.

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How Putin Conquered Russia's Oligarchy

In 2000, Vladimir Putin began targeting oligarchs who did not bend to his authority. The loyalists who remained — and new ones who subsequently got rich — became like ATM machines for the president.

March 29, 2022
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in a meeting with Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (on the left, in the center) in 2010.

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How 'shock therapy' created Russian oligarchs and paved the path for Putin

In the 1990s, reformers adopted a radical economic program in Russia. It devastated ordinary Russians and created a new class of oligarchs. And it explains the rise of Putin and the leader he is today

March 22, 2022
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  • Greg Rosalsky
Spain's government said this week it impounded this superyacht called "Valerie," moored in Barcelona, saying it belonged to a Russian oligarch.

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Why so many Russian billionaires are called oligarchs

Many of the sanctions the U.S. and EU have imposed on Russia are meant to target some of the country's wealthiest. But what's the difference between a "normal" billionaire and an "oligarch"?

March 15, 2022
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  • Wynne Davis
A Russian police officer and national guard servicemen patrol Red Square next to Burberry shop in Moscow on Thursday. The U.K. imposed a new export ban that will likely affect luxury vehicles, high-end fashion and works of art.

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New U.K. sanctions target Russian vodka, luxury vehicles, fashion and artwork

The U.K. announced new economic sanctions against Russia and sanctioned more oligarchs and politicians. Government officials say they've designated more than 1,000 entities since the invasion began.

March 15, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman
Protesters occupy a building reportedly belonging to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska on Monday in London.

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Squatters took over a London mansion linked to a Russian oligarch

Riot police arrived after protesters entered the building and unfurled banners on the balcony, including one reading "This property has been liberated." It's linked to billionaire Oleg Deripaska.

March 14, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman
Roman Abramovich, pictured at a 2016 match in London, is facing an asset freeze and U.K. travel ban just a week after he announced plans to sell Chelsea Football Club.

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The U.K. sanctions Roman Abramovich, halting his plan to sell Chelsea Football Club

The Russian billionaire faces an asset freeze and travel ban, just a week after he announced plans to sell the club. The U.K. government aims to shield players and fans from the sanctions' impact.

March 10, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman
Amore Vero, the yacht owned by a company linked to Igor Sechin, is pictured in the shipyard of La Ciotat in southern France on Thursday.

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France seizes its first yacht as the West pledges to crack down on Russian oligarchs

France says it seized a yacht belonging to Igor Sechin, an oil executive and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, after the U.S. and European Union sanctioned a slew of Russian oligarchs.

March 03, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman

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