In the third episode of KSE Talks, Janis Kluge, Senior Associate at SWP Berlin, and Benjamin Hilgenstock, Senior Economist at the KSE Institute, addressed the fundamental question of whether global trade can function without Russia. We also discussed the role of the ruble, ways to circumvent sanctions, and China's interests. The episode was recorded in mid-July 2023, but its file was corrupted. We were able to recover the recording and are happy to share it now.