Tatiana Kim, a billionaire who built Russia's version of Amazon, is described as a key point of pressure on Putin, having successfully navigated the Kremlin's politics and outmaneuvered her ex-husband in a brutal business war.

The Russian government is exploring ways to support Wildberries, the country's largest online retailer, and its related businesses, following recent drone attacks from Ukraine. State-controlled VTB bank is expected to play a key role in these efforts.