Quentin Peel, a seasoned Monocle radio contributor, joins Lynn O'Donnell, a writer and Afghanistan bureau chief for AP and AFP, to discuss the EU's tough new sanctions on Russia. They dive into the historical context and complexities of these sanctions, questioning if they can indeed pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The conversation also touches on the unintended consequences of sanctions, the role of U.S. support for Ukraine, and the intricate balance of international politics in this ongoing crisis.
