Russia's Economic Success Amidst Sanctions

The chapter explores Russia's resilience to Western sanctions by focusing on military support and manufacturing weapons for the war in Ukraine. It discusses the appointment of Andrei Belisov as defense minister and the new sanctions imposed by the United States and G7, aiming to support Ukraine using impounded Russian assets. The chapter also delves into Belosov's economic philosophy and his ties to the Putin regime through his role in managing the military industrial complex.