Khodorkovsky Says Israel-Hamas War 'Is Helping Putin'
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Kremlin opponent Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is "creating chaos wherever he can" in order to distract people and resources from Russia's war on Ukraine. Speaking at RFE/RL's headquarters in Prague on October 13, Khodorkovsky said fighting between Israel and Hamas -- The United States has warned that conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas -- designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. and EU -- has helped Putin by taking attention away from Ukraine. Formerly Russia's richest man, Khodorkovsky added that Russians should feel responsible for what has transpired from the territory of their country.