Putin tells business elite: Don’t beg for Western money, invest in Russia

Summary This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW, Feb 21 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin took a swipe at Russia’s business elite on Tuesday, urging those “begging” for money in the West to invest at home instead and telling them that ordinary Russians had no sympathy for their lost yachts and palaces. “Trying to run around with your hand outstretched, grovelling, begging for money, is pointless,” Putin said in a televised address to Russia’s political, military and business elite. “Launch new projects, make money, invest in Russia,” he said….