There is speculation that Putin owns a private residence, although there is no concrete proof. Many believe that Putin made an example out of a man who had ownership of a lavish Black Sea mansion, leading to suspicion about Putin's own property holdings.
Ben shares his experience visiting Russia and being helped by strangers despite the stereotype of gruffness.
The elites in Russia, including possibly Putin, see Navalny as a major political threat and potential card to play. He meets on Zoom with government officials, including those in defense and security, while being labeled a terrorist.
The world of Russian oligarchs and their intertwined relationships with politics and business is complex and often hard to understand. Many of them became incredibly wealthy at a young age and have since played a role in peace negotiations with Putin.
Jenny and friends play a drinking game where they compare their husbands to characters in a train robbery, including the dumb machine, and the transcript contains insult towards someone's husband.
The speaker talks about how they fear they will come across as a pro-Russia by getting certain facts wrong while discussing a topic related to the KGB and Dresden.