>>The latter, by the way, will hurt them like bitch. Their entire existence is predicated on villas in the mediteranean, American college for the kids, and generally acceptance into the Western polite society. Magnitsky law hurt them in the right spot; it should be expanded.
It is probably a nice way to improve a Russian economy. Oligarchs would have to invest at home.
Right, win-win.
Generally, prosperous Russia preoccupied with fixing its own home would be best for everyone, including the free Ukraine. Unfortunately the sanctions have a way of hurting the man on the street the most, especially now that Russia imports everyday goods.