Russia is banning exports of fuel until the end of the year as gas pumps across the country and in the areas under its occupation are increasingly running dry because of Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Whenever the money supply gets low they liquidate a Russian CEO and grab the assets. The whole point of giving all the money to just a few people means that when Putin needs some cash he knows exactly where to go to get it. 100% tax rate on the least popular oligarchs!
That would seem to create incredible economic and social instability, especially among the ruling class. It would also run contrary to what we know about the power relations in the Russian Federation. What makes you think it’s the case?