The United States struck at the heart of President Vladimir Putin’s
inner circle yesterday, imposing sanctions on seven of Russia’s most
influential oligarchs and stoking a diplomatic crisis that some have
dubbed a new Cold War.
Those hit include metals magnate Oleg Deripaska, described as operating
for the Russian government, as well as Alexei Miller, director of
state-owned energy giant Gazprom.
Any assets they hold in areas under US jurisdiction could now be frozen.
Also on the list are tycoon Suleiman Kerimov, under investigation in
France over allegations that he brought in millions of euros in
suitcases full of cash, and Kirill Shamalov, a billionaire reported to
be Putin’s son-in-law.
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Source: Gulf times
