Russian Oligarch Wealth Surges Amid War Economy (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Total oligarch wealth increased from $625B to $696B.
• 14 new entrants joined the billionaire list.
• Economic war model continues to favor select elite groups.

"The combined wealth of Russian oligarchs grew by 11% in 2026, reaching $696 billion despite ongoing international sanctions. Forbes reports a net increase in the number of billionaires, indicating that elements of the Russian private sector remain highly profitable under the state's militarized economic model. While some assets were seized by the Kremlin, the overall trend demonstrates a continued consolidation of wealth within the war-focused regime."