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It looks like the UK and Boris Johnson are significantly undercutting the attempt to protect the Ukraine from the mass-murdering rampage that Mr. Putin is planning. Why is Mr. Johnson Mr. tough-guy except when it counts most?

"....The UK has for a long time been a favoured hiding place for Russian oligarchs seeking to protect their wealth. Transparency International published a report last week that identified £1.5bn-worth of property owned by Russians accused of corruption or links to the Kremlin.

A report by the House of Commons foreign affairs select committee in 2018 concluded: “London’s role in hiding the proceeds of Kremlin-connected corruption risks signalling that the UK is not serious about confronting the full spectrum of President Putin’s offensive measures.”
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[theguardian.com]

UK ‘weakening threat to Kremlin by failing to close property loophole’
EU capitals concerned UK is not ensuring identity of real estate owners known in event of sanctions
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
Sun 20 Feb 2022 11.20 GMT

kmaz 7 Feb 20
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