Ep 1368: War in Ukraine - Sanctions Will Hurt Russia But it Will Take Until May

Russian Economist Constantin Gurdgiev joins Eamon to discuss how Russians are responding to the war with Ukraine, the impact of the West's sanctions, and the influence of Russian mothers on Putin.

Published: 10/03/2022

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