13min chapter

System Update with Glenn Greenwald cover image

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

CHAPTER

The Ineffectiveness of US Sanctions on Russia

Discussion on the surprising growth of the Russian economy amidst US sanctions, highlighting the failure of sanctions to achieve their intended objectives. The chapter challenges the belief that Russia would collapse under pressure, emphasizing unexpected economic resilience and international trade relationships that benefit its economy. Insights on the impact of sanctions on Russia's defense spending and oil revenue are also explored.

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