Here's another reality. We can talk about sanctions. I want to have a somewhat contrary view to that. Most of the harm caused to the Russian economy occurred before any sanctions were imposed. because the world does recognize what he's doing makes no economic sense and it's scaring investors. So Vladimir Putin's done his own economic harm and that will continue regardless what the west does. (01:14–01:22)
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