“I did it because I want to contribute to the change of perception of Putin from an unquestionable ruler to somebody who is perceived by Russians as a criminal, and an illegitimate president who is essentially a usurper of power,” Alex Konanykhim, CEO of software company TransparentBusiness, told Fortune.
Now, because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Konanykhim says Putin’s allies will turn their backs on him.
“Oligarchs used to be strong supporters of Putin for one very simple reason: he was good for business,” Konanykhim said. “Now Putin is bad for business. Oligarchs, particularly, are trying to hide their assets. Their . They're trying to distance themselves from Putin to such a degree that everyone knows they’re no longer friends.”
Now, because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Konanykhim says Putin’s allies will turn their backs on him.
“Oligarchs used to be strong supporters of Putin for one very simple reason: he was good for business,” Konanykhim said. “Now Putin is bad for business. Oligarchs, particularly, are trying to hide their assets. Their . They're trying to distance themselves from Putin to such a degree that everyone knows they’re no longer friends.”