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Russia sanctions and the illusion of power Putin creates

Earlier this week we took a look at the stakes ahead of President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska. Today, Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, the president of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute who has advised the White House, the State and Treasury Departments, and the Council of Economic Advisers on Russian economic sanctions and business retreats, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore how sanctions have crippled Russia’s economy, leaving Putin with very few cards. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Trump Has the Upper Hand Going into His Meeting with Putin

In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future

Firefighters contain most wildfires across Greece, but risk remains

Government makes relief measures top priority

After inking military pact, Turkey to provide Syria with weapons, training

Turkey to help Syria with weapon systems, equipment under signed MoU, source says

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