18 months after Putin invaded Ukraine, Russia's sanctioned oligarchs are still rich and even less likely to stand up to him

• Russia's oligarchs are even less likely to turn on Vladimir Putin 18 months after the invasion.
• Their political influence has waned since it started, and their wealth now depends more on Putin.
• They're adapting to the sanctions, finding fresh ways to make money and new places for vacations.

Right now, Andrey Melnichenko could very well be relaxing on his $300 million yacht in a Dubai port.