The Rest Is Money 120. The Man Most Feared By Putin: Part 1
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Dec 12, 2024 
Join Sir Bill Browder, a political activist and investor renowned for his role in the Magnitsky Act, as he dives deep into the intricate geopolitics surrounding Ukraine. He discusses how utilizing Russia's frozen assets could shift the tide in the war and explains why Putin might reject any peace proposals from Trump. Browder also examines the potential fallout from the Assad regime's downfall, suggesting that it could expose weaknesses in Russia's military might, further complicating the conflict in Ukraine.
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Confiscating Russian Reserves
- Confiscate frozen Russian Central Bank reserves held in the West.
- Give the confiscated money to Ukraine for weapons and aid.
Location and Status of Frozen Assets
- Most of the $300 billion in frozen assets are in Belgium and the UK.
- Governments are considering confiscating the interest, a step towards full confiscation.
Impact on Autocratic Regimes
- Autocratic regimes need reserve currencies like dollars and euros.
- Confiscating reserves could deter China from invading Taiwan.