Obviously, Putin does not help with these crimes and cover-ups out of relationship for these oligarchs. The oligarchs get these advantages at a price. Oligarchs must comprehend that these ill-gotten gains are held in trust for Putin, and while they are totally free to enjoy these riches, they need to be prepared to offer Putin with whatever monetary assistance nevertheless and whenever he calls on them. Think about the Godfather, and the part of the motion picture when the Godfather grants a guy a favor (setting up the murder of his opponent), the tells him that “there will come a time when I ask you for a favor”.
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These sanctions certainly have actually triggered pain to Putin and his oligarchs, however Putin may decide that he can always discover more cash to take or money that can be siphoned off from some enterprise that he can bestow on another crony. It remains to be seen how much Putin is hurt by the most current round of sanctions on Putins oligarchs. Do you believe that stopping Putin by approving oligarchs is a viable technique?
By freezing the properties and cancelling the visas of the oligarchs, the oligarchs lose access to their ill-gotten gains, as does Putin. Putin discovers that it is really risky to utilize oligarchs as a system for spiriting away filthy money and other ill-gotten gains and then use these oligarchs as his personal bankers.
Stopping Putin by Sanctioning Oligarchs is not an originality. It started with William Browder as a way of rejecting Putins cronies and buddies, the Russian oligarchs, access to funds that they stole, moved out of Russia, and were enabled by Vladimir Putin to keep. In reality, Putin exonerated these oligarchs and their henchmen for the criminal offenses they dedicated as part of the theft of near a quarter BILLION dollars from the Russian treasury and the cover-up, that included the torture and murder of Mr. Browders lawyer.
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Bring honor & glory to those who have unjustly suffered under the hands of corruption! What a knee buckling & heart wrenching story to tell. Keep the faith & continue to move swiftly towards justice for all those who have suffered unmericfully.
I would love to see a list of the Western politicians that opposed the Magnisky Act.
Tamil?
Here is the list of the Senators that voted against the Magnitsky Act.
Conrad (D-ND), Not Voting
Inouye (D-HI), Not Voting
Kirk (R-IL), Not Voting
Levin (D-MI), Nay
Reed (D-RI), Nay
Rockefeller (D-WV), Not Voting
Sanders (I-VT), Nay
Whitehouse (D-RI), Nay
Wonderfully work. I’m so sorry that your lawyer died and for the family and your trauma in that experience. Yes, your work is very worthwhile. And by the way, I lik your speaking style.
I had heard of the name, but never knew the whole story- so thank you so much for spelling out the horrors that Sergei had to bear, and we needed this huge reminder of who putin really is – and hopefully the need for his complete removal from power, and his actual ‘rewards’ for all of this horror. So many ruined lives, so many decent people trying to get it right – we all know it is not the Russian people, but without standing up to the tyrants, things never change.
Good lesson for American people
Thank you so much and what a wonderful man.
William Browder is the man!
Rest in peace Sergei Magnitsky, your sacrifice was not in vain.
A rare human being Sergei Magnitsky, and then there is Putin.
@Raj Iyer Oh, Putin’s children have yet to pay. I believe.
Bold man standing in public telling the world what he has done to get justice for his friend. Putin is ruthless and it take a lot of courage. Great talk!
He knows it – he has security with him all the time.
You have been a warrior in the effort to honor Sergei Magnitsky. This story needs to be heard around the world
This story aged very, very, very well. Well done – incredibly inspiring!
Don’t give up the good fight for justice and humanity. Thank you!
They should make a movie on this true story….
I salute Mr. Sergei Magnitsky and Mr. Browder, they both made a great historical of Magnitsky Act.
The courage to change the world! One of the most inspiring act of bravery to go against the corrupted
What a terrible horrifying story of Sergei Magnitsky. He deserves a hero of the Russia medal!
This story demands justice, eg. jail for all Sergei’s torturers, his guards, the police who arrested him and most of all, the top brass and Putin who condoned, encouraged or ordered those heinous acts! William Browder, May you succeed beyond your dreams.
Anna Politkovska, I think, was just another victim, alas.
Aghast! Now THAT is deep, dark corruption. Thank you for bringing light out of darkness!
Sergei Magnitsky’s story needs to be told / heard around the world. May truth, justice, honourable courageous people and their legacy prevail.
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True.
Especially the part about CUI BONO…….Bill Browder
TRUTH has been under attack for years as Putin and the KGB molded Russia the way they wanted. Lies have been fed to the Russian people for so long they now find the truth very hard to believe! They are mind slaves of Putin!
@K. Mac the KGB was dissolved in 1991 and replaced with two different agencies…. While you’re talking about “lies being fed”, you might want to check the accuracy of what you’re spreading around….
This was touching and inspiring
My admiration extends to all people approaching global issues through diplomacy and discourse through appropriate conduct and channels. That being said that as as a simple self educated individual growing up in the 21st. century trying to make sense of global cultures, politics, history in the context of why globally there are no gains in geopolitical stability in the course of its history. In recent weeks i have had an epiphany as to why not…..i have always ask my self why there has been no progress in the nations and the function of governments. it turns out that i had the answer years ago “absolute power corrupts absolutely” this grand statement which is not absolute only implies that “INDIVIDUALS” that even have only some power whether elected or assigned to guide or manage resources is doomed even if the are successful. Historically i can’t help site that individuals like Trump, Putin who contribute with nihilism other than control/ power and who do not seem to even want to embrace diplomacy will always exist and threaten progress of social change for people. Even great leaders that emerge and start to make change on behalf of the socio global advances seem to realize that the constructive effort they succeeded at is sooner or later dismantled by a successor . Corruption is the real Cause of continuous global conflict and as long as individuals continue to control any aspect whether its socio economic, medical, technological, law, diplomatic in fact any thing. Is it not methodology you could be addressing and not tact….POWER IS A LITERAL ADDICTION AND I THINK IT COULD BE CITED AS AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY EVEN THOSE WITH THE BEST INTENT WILL FAIL AS INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNANCE…..i think we need to shift the paradigm of tribal individual leaders to group and communal leaders for diplomacy to make permanent change.
Pray for God’s Kingdom to come quickly. When it does come it will permanently end corruption and bring everlasting peace and happiness.
Mary, It looks like Our GOD, has turned His back on His Creation! Truly Sad for Sure! Wish only Good for you and your loved ones!
Although it seems we are facing hard times you must remember that the true responsibility is within each individual. As the ethic standart must go up still more people will have an idea of what is right and what is wrong-
The russian people will discover that their leader is a traitor – All dictators will fall. Not every leader is corrupted – many just incompetent. Conscience will win in the end.
@peter larsen thank you for your response Peter- (point one) do you think that children who look to leadership from parents should bare the onus to correct Parents? ( second) With some assurance there is no “good or bad” “right or wrong” as last checked are subjective…In my own experience i prefer to use productive and destructive in quantifying an observance or perception of a value. “third” Conscience- is that faith base? Russian have the same problem north america does as so many other countries. As historically there have not been any benevolent political leaders in the western hemisphere in the last 100 years that didn’t have ulterior motive and corruption of facts which is abuse of truth. Many people have and will endure needless suffering in putting their “faith/hope” in humanities willingness to fight injustice.
Thank you. First time I’ve heard of this but on searching found this about this
“The UK Magnitsky Act. It was announced on 6th July 2020 that the UK was to impose sanctions on 49 named individuals including those implicated in the deaths of Magnitsky and Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. It is expected that more names will follow.!
This is an amazing story.
Someone should make a movie of this
If nothing else: this man’s toil to immortalize that man who worked for him, and who died on duty, integrity intact, is noble and worthy of laurels.
@Cam1361 Campbell –Both– All FOUR of your posts accusing the GF and father of being spies posted. The thing is, Putin’s efforts to label him a soy and a threat to Russia definitely worked on you. there is loads of evidence to back up Browder’s allegations than there are Putin’s
@Cam1361 Campbell Censorship? There are four of your postings about Verona. What are you on about? Do you know who produced it? Putin
@Cam1361 Campbell so what you are admitting to is that you are pro-Putin and think he is a great guy.
Just another dirtbag criminal loving criminal.
No one seems to be stopping you from your big pro-putin ‘reveal’ so tell us all of your story here. We are waiting comrade Campbell.
Jeeez if you only took the time to find the truth……and Browder has no familiarity with the truth.
I hate the idea of saying “someone worked for me” . Why not say, I asked this person to use his knowledge and skills to help me solve a very complex problem in which he would be recompensed financially in line with his expertise and experience. That is a more truthful in describing his role !!!