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US, EU Seized Russian Billionaires' Yachts. Then Came the Bill

US, EU Seized Russian Billionaires' Yachts. Then Came the Bill

Big Take

November 7, 202228m 34s

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Show Notes

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the US and other Western nations have imposed economic sanctions on scores of Russian billionaires close to President Vladimir Putin. They’ve also gone after their assets–including the enormous yachts prized by billionaires the world over.

But now comes the question: What will happen to them? Investigative Reporter Stephanie Baker joins this episode from London to share her reporting on big boats in legal limbo.

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