UK prevents use of private jet linked to Russian oligarchs

UK prevents use of private jet linked to Russian oligarchs

It won't let Vladimir Putin's cronies live peacefully while innocent blood is shed.

President Vladimir Putin sits in a simulator during a visit to the Aeroflot Aviation School in Moscow last year. (AP pic)
LONDON:
British transport minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday that he has prevented the use of another private jet that has links to Russian oligarchs.

“This morning I’ve prevented the use of another jet that has links to Russian oligarchs,” he said on Twitter.

“We won’t stand by and watch those who’ve made millions through Putin’s patronage live their lives in peace as innocent blood is shed.”

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