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Russia's president is not a lone dictator. He relies on a circle of men who are at least as rich as they are mysterious: the oligarchs. Mega yachts, mega villas - the image of Russian oligarchs in the West is shaped by their obscene wealth, scandals and secrecy. But behind this surface they are the key figures in Vladimir Putin's political system. Their loyalty to the Kremlin is limitless, because it is only Putin who gives them access to oil and gas companies, banks and other billion-dollar resources. In return for their glamorous lifestyle they not only have to finance the Russian state, but also implement the Kremlin's radical goals. Right up to the war in Ukraine. ----- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten you can find out what is happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide insight into the world of news, explain the background and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion with the facts that we present to you. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. You can always stay up to date at https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten #Putin #Russia #oligarch