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Sanctioning Russia: Implications for the Global Economy

March 11, 202228:55

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Distinguished Fellow Bruce Jentleson and Public Policy Fellow Meg Lundsager. They discuss the rapid implementation of sanctions by the U.S. and Europe on Russia after its attack on Ukraine. What are the short term and long-term implications for Vladimir Putin, Russia’s oligarchs, and average Russian citizens? And can the sanctions lead to the end of the invasion of Ukraine?

Guests

Meg Lundsager

Public Policy Fellow;
Former U.S. Executive Director and Alternate Executive Director, International Monetary Fund

Bruce Jentleson

Former Distinguished Fellow;
William Preston Few Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Political Science, Duke University

Moderator

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

Hosted By

Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more