Hub Podcasts Bill Browder on how to stop Putin and end the War in Ukraine
Jun 30, 2025
In this discussion, Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital and a key figure in the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, shares his insights as a leading human rights advocate and self-proclaimed “enemy number one” of Putin. He explores Ukraine's path to victory against Russia and delves into how Russia evades Western sanctions. Browder highlights the importance of global unity in addressing the conflict and emphasizes Canada's vital role in human rights accountability. He also discusses the financial strategies required for Ukraine's reconstruction post-conflict.
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War of Survival for Both Sides
- Both Russia and Ukraine view the war as one of survival and refuse to surrender.
- Ukraine's inventive use of kamikaze drones shows they still have significant fight left.
Putin's Lost Economic Carrot
- Putin has lost the economic 'carrot' that once won support and now relies only on authoritarian 'stick' methods.
- Russians fear speaking out, making his regime effectively totalitarian, not just authoritarian.
Oil Sales Sustain Russia's War
- Despite harsh sanctions, Russia's ability to sell oil to countries like China and India funds its war effort.
- Russia's territorial gains since the war's start are minimal, showing its war machine's limited effectiveness.
