Sell homes of ‘Putin cronies’, says London mayor

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for the sale of luxury homes owned by ‘Putin cronies’ in the capital. Khan made the statement following the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

London has long been seen as a desirable location for wealthy individuals, including those with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Khan believes that by selling these properties, the UK can send a strong message that it does not support Putin’s regime.

The Mayor’s comments come as the UK government considers imposing sanctions on Russian oligarchs and officials in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Khan has urged the government to take further action to target Putin’s allies in the UK.

It remains to be seen whether Khan’s proposal will be implemented, but it has certainly sparked debate about the role of wealthy Russians in London’s property market.