Russia

These Putin Pals Were Mysteriously Spared From U.S. Sanctions

MISSED A SPOT

Banking tycoons Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman worked hard to embed themselves among Washington’s elite over the years—and their ties to Putin run deep.

Amy Knight
Amy Knight
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Amy Knight

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