oligarch

Example Sentences

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Oleg Deripaska, a loyal Putin oligarch, recently posted a link to a Russian newspaper editorial that was unusually critical of the government’s failure to cultivate a healthy investment climate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received millions of pounds from an oligarch using funds from a firm implicated in criminal corruption, a BBC investigation has found.

From BBC

The oligarch, who made his fortune in oil and gas, is alleged to have strong ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he denies.

From BBC

Their newly acquired wealth brought them influence and power during a period of political turmoil and they became known as oligarchs.

From BBC

But his shares have been frozen, depriving the oligarch of dividends and influence in the company.

From Barron's