Debunking Moscow’s sanctions myth

Hello! This week we dig into the myth Russia tells itself about Western sanctions — that they don’t work — highlighting where Moscow has got it wrong.

Russia says it isn’t bothered by sanctions. The data says otherwise

“Sanctions aren’t working.” That’s been one of the key narratives that Russia’s authorities have peddled since invading Ukraine. The Kremlin is now trying to convince Donald Trump of the same message as it seeks to normalize relations with the United States. But a recent study by a group of economists has shown that sanctions have had a very real impact on the Russian economy.