Vladimir Putin calls them 'scum' and 'traitors'. Here's what life is like for Russia's new exiles - ABC News

Vladimir Putin says the mass exodus of his people is a "self-detoxification" of Russia. But as well as being a haven for those he calls "scum", Sri Lanka could be a convenient location for his alleged allies to stash their assets.

A week after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, Oleg Yakovlev opened a flight booking website, frantically looking for any way out of Moscow.  The options were limited… [+9438 chars]

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