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Russian Billionaire Jets, Superyachts Roam Free Amid Attack

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Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s yacht, the Eclipse.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s yacht, the Eclipse.

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For all the talk of sanctions on Russia and its elite, the status symbols of the billionaire class remain free to roam the skies and the seas.

Russia’s ultra-rich are among the biggest owners of private jets and superyachts, two of the most opulent displays of massive wealth.