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Russia’s hardman leader is reported to be worth £160bn and is said to live like a king on his extraordinary wealth. His critics claim he has amassed a huge personal fortune and owns a fleet of yachts, cars and secret presidential palaces. Putin always talks down his wealth – claiming to enjoy a relatively modest state wage of around £100,000.