Pluzhnikov, the majority owner of the nation's main TV channel, Inter, was well connected to "The Group of Seven, " a circle of influential Ukrainian businessmen.

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"At this point, I am not thinking of myself, my only thoughts are Inter and my players, " he told the club's television channel.

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