Putin asks oligarchs to donate to Russias dwindling defence budget

Russian president expected to continue invasion of Ukraine until his forces have secured remaining areas of eastern DonbasVladimir Putin has asked Russias oligarchs to donate to the countrys dwindling defence budget to continue its invasion of Ukraine, it has been reported. The Russian president is expected to continue the conflict, which began in February 2022, until Moscow has secured the remaining areas of Ukraines eastern Donbas region not under its control, according to the Financial Times....