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Members of Russian leader Vladimir Putin\u2019s inner circle continue to enjoy many of the privileges they had before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, despite Western sanctions, UATV English<\/a> reports, citing The Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to the publication, wealthy Russians close to Putin still travel aboard Western-made private jets. While sanctions have forced the Russian elite to adjust their lifestyles, they have done little to limit their ability to travel.<\/p>\n

Instead of destinations such as London, the French Riviera, and the Swiss Alps, many have shifted their travel to countries including the United Arab Emirates, T\u00fcrkiye, and Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n

The Wall Street Journal\u2019s investigation, based on aviation industry records, import data, and flight-tracking information, found that a network of companies acquires business jets from Western manufacturers, including second-hand aircraft, and registers them in alternative jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

According to the report, this system allows sanctioned Russian elites to continue using luxury private aviation despite restrictions imposed by Western countries.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Russia Has Recruited at Least 88,000 Residents of Occupied Ukrainian Territories Into Its Military, Rights Group Reports<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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