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The Barbaric and Pointless Reality of the US Sanctions Regime. PLUS: Richard Medhurst on Assange Trial. And Russia Sanctions Specialist Prof. David Siegel

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Understanding the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Exploring the motivations behind Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including Putin's interests, NATO expansion concerns, and Russian ethno-nationalism. The chapter delves into the complexities of internal Russian politics, discussing the decline of liberal parties and Putin's rise in popularity for stabilizing living standards. It also examines missed opportunities for constructive relationships between the US and Russia, highlighting past interactions and the shift towards a new Cold War era.

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