>> They are known as the Siloviki, or ‘men of power’, and are a criminal conspiracy intent on enriching themselves. Under them, the dividing line between public and private interests is hopelessly blurred. <<
And this differs from the USA and UK how? The president can simply toss trillions of taxpayer dollars at his political friends and shut down his enemies.
Under them, the dividing line between public and private interests is hopelessly blurred.
That’s US!