Vladimir Putin says Russian businessmen persecuted in Western countries

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 7) that Russian businessmen were being persecuted and put into difficult circumstances in Western countries.

Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen.

Wealthy Russians have long favoured London as a place to live or do business.

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However, relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal in March. Russia has denied any involvement in the poisoning.