Putin Denies Requesting War Funds from Business Leaders
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin did not ask Russian businessmen to donate funds for the Ukraine war during a private meeting. Contrary to a report by The Bell media outlet, an attendee suggested financial contributions to the state, which Putin reportedly welcomed.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov clarified on Friday that President Vladimir Putin did not solicit donations from Russian businessmen for the Ukraine conflict during a closed-door meeting on March 26.
This statement was made in response to a report by The Bell, which relied on unnamed sources to claim otherwise.
Peskov noted that one businessman present at the meeting suggested making a financial contribution to the state, an initiative that was positively received by Putin.
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