War in Ukraine: How Russia and its oligarchs avoid sanctions

This episode turns to the world of sanctions and how the west can make use of this powerful economic tool

Audio

Published 28 July 2022 — 23 minute listen

Ned Sedgwick

Podcast Host

Thomas Mayne

Visiting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme

How have western financial institutions created loopholes for the Russian elite? Are sanctions truly enforceable on oligarchs with a strong foothold in cities like London? What is Putin’s role in all of this? Find out the answers in this new installment of our podcast mini-series.

This episode was produced by David Dargahi of Earshot Strategies on behalf of Chatham House.