>>As I responded to Jim, Putin is one of the wealthiest people on the planet, with an estimated net worth of $40 billion.
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>You said 'rumoured' yourself :)
>I believe comes from those who wld have done so given such position <g>
>Ever wandered whose taxes paid for that rumour being spread ?
He
is one of the wealthiest. The rumor is about the exact number. The golden rule stands "He who has the gold makes the rules."
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