I imagine all Russian oligarchs and important Russian businessmen have ties to Putin. And is this guy even an oligarch? What is the press’s definition of oligarch?
“The oligarch is one of several with ties to Putin who were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department last month to curb their business activities, under a law aimed at punishing Russia for its interference in the 2016 election.”
He has been dubbed “oligarch” by Trump government.
Means Trump government has justified FBI’s spying operation.