Disorder Ep109. Sir Bill Browder, Stephanie Baker, and Jason LIVE from the Frontline Club
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Mar 27, 2025 
Join Sir Bill Browder, a renowned investor and author known for his work on corruption, and Stephanie Baker, an award-winning journalist and expert on the economic war against Russia. They engage in a spirited discussion about the potential role of sanctions and the West's response to Putin's aggression. The conversation dives into whether frozen Russian assets could support Ukraine's defense and examines the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and European leadership dynamics. Listener questions bring intriguing insights into the future of the conflict and the effectiveness of sanctions.
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Putin's Motivation for War
- Putin is the sole cause of the war and the only one who can end it.
- He started the war to distract from his kleptocracy and unite Russians against a foreign enemy.
Putin's True Goal
- Putin isn't interested in true peace and aims to oust Zelenskyy.
- Trump's negotiations are strengthening Putin and weakening Ukraine.
Sanctions' Impact
- Sanctions were starting to affect Russia's wartime economy.
- Trump's election has reversed this, strengthening the ruble.
