That was in retaliation to sanctions by the West and the adoption of the Magnitsky Act that froze a lot of Russian money they were laundering through western financial institutes or real estate. The Magnitsky Act had a measurable effect against Putin's wealth, and this is why Russia discontinued adoption from their country for Western nations. A quick DDG will show this.
That was in retaliation to sanctions by the West and the adoption of the Magnitsky Act that froze a lot of Russian money they were laundering through western financial institutes or real estate. The Magnitsky Act had a measurable effect against Putin's wealth, and this is why Russia discontinued adoption from their country for Western nations. A quick DDG will show this.