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Prominent Russian Banker Blasts “Insane War,” Urges West to Give Putin “A Clear Exit”

HeadlineApr 20, 2022

A prominent Russian banker who was recently sanctioned by the British government has called for an end to what he describes as “this insane war.” Oleg Tinkov, who now lives outside of Russia, claimed that 90% of Russians are against the war. Tinkov made the comments in an Instagram post. He wrote, “Dear 'collective West' please give Mr. Putin a clear exit to save his face and stop this massacre. Please be more rational and humanitarian.”

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