One of the key issues surrounding Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the impact on it's economy. Western nations have imposed an unprecedented level of sanctions, but they don't seem to be having the intended effect. Why is this? Is Russia's economy really as resilient as it seems?

Dr. Maria Shagina, an international sanctions expert at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, joins Arthur Snell for our latest war bulletin.

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• “Sanctions have failed to deter Russia, and their impact has been much less than expected.”
• “It will definitely be a harsh winter, but a lot depends on how cold it will be.”
• “Russia’s infrastructure is geared towards the west. This poses problems when exporting.”
• “Finding a new mode of survival will be key for the Russian regime.”

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