As the world imposes economic sanctions on Russia, the effectiveness of these measures comes under scrutiny. This week, Elisa sits down with Bloomberg journalist Stephanie Baker to discuss her latest book, Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia. Together, they explore how Russia's oligarchs have managed to evade sanctions, the role of shell companies in Cyprus and Dubai, and the international community’s struggle to contain Putin’s wealth

Stephanie Baker is a Senior Writer for Bloomberg

References:

Baker, Stephanie. Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring down Russia. Scribner, 2024.

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