Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shocked the world and led to one of the biggest humanitarian crises since the Second World War. It also brought to the centre one of the most influential figures in international politics: Vladimir Putin.
He has been at the helm of affairs in Russia for decades on whom the West has always kept a watchful eye. But his decision to start a war in Ukraine, especially in 21st century, even surprised some of the seasoned diplomats and policy makers.
Putin has always intrigued the world with his personality, and his past as a KGB officer. Here, we take a look at his lifestyle.
Officially, the Kremlin has mentioned that Putin earns an annual salary of $140,000, according to Fortune. His publicly declared assets include an 800-square foot apartment, a trailer and three cars, the report further said.
But he is often believed to be the world’s richest man. Investment and asset management company Hermitage Capital Management claimed in 2017 that Putin’s personal wealth is $200 billion. The claim was made by the company’s CEO Bill Browder before a Judiciary Committee of the US Senate.
His comments about Putin and Russia are taken seriously as Browder was a major investor in Russia during the 1990s.
The claims about the Russian President’s ridiculous
