Several of Russia's wealthiest individuals, including people close to Vladimir Putin, have moved billions of dollars abroad over the past year, driven by growing concerns about the state of the country's economy and the state budget.

Opinion | Among the eight billionaires who were taken off the Russian Forbes list in 2026, only four were removed because their businesses became less valuable.

С 2024 года российские власти активизировали кампанию по изъятию активов у ряда крупных бизнесменов.