Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Putin's treatment of the oligarchs after he assumed office as the President of Russia in 2000?
A. The government was largely dependent on the support of the oligarchs for political success.
B. The government was powerless against the formidable political influence of the oligarchs who, in effect, controlled the affairs of the state.
C. The government recognized the oligarchs as an important political ally.
D. The government was complacent about the oligarchs' hold on the Russian economy.
E. The government was capable of controlling the oligarchs if it wanted to.
E
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