Entrepreneur and former banker Oleg Tinkov (54) has renounced his Russian citizenship because of the war in Ukraine. He had previously strongly criticized the Russian invasion. He says he does not want to be associated with a “fascist country”.
Tinkov sharply criticized Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, describing it as a “crazy war”.
“I have made the decision to revoke my Russian citizenship. I cannot and will not be associated with a fascist country that has gone to war with a peaceful neighbor and kills innocent people every day,” wrote the former owner of Tinkoff Bank.
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I hope that more prominent Russian businessmen will follow me, so that Putin’s regime is weakened and ultimately defeated
“I hope more prominent Russian businessmen will follow me, weakening Putin’s regime and ultimately defeating him,” said Tinkoff, who was also the target of Western sanctions that were imposed shortly after the conflict started in late February. imposed.
He also added a certificate confirming the “end” of his Russian citizenship, stating October 26 as the date. “I hate Putin’s Russia, but love all Russians who are clearly against this crazy war!” concluded the billionaire. His message on Instagram had mysteriously disappeared a day later. “That must be the work of Kremlin trolls,” he said.
Tinkov, who also owned a cycling team, was also the founder of the Tinkoff construction company, which he sold to Inbev (the predecessor of AB Inbev) in 2005.
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