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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 29 MIN

Putin is replaceable: Why Russian oligarchs wouldn't flinch if their leader died | Sir Bill Browder

from Frontline: The War in Ukraine and Global Security

“If Putin were to die… they would all just gather in the Kremlin and fight with each other frantically… and the main task would be making sure everyone can keep the money they’ve stolen over the last 25 years.”Russian oligarchs wouldn’t bat an eyelid if their leader died, as all they care about is ‘maintaining the status quo’, says Sir Bill Browder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If Putin were to die… they would all just gather in the Kremlin and fight with each other frantically… and the main task would be making sure everyone can keep the money they’ve stolen over the last 25 years.”Russian oligarchs wouldn’t bat an eyelid if their leader died, as all they care about is ‘maintaining the status quo’, says Sir Bill Browder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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