Western sanctions are only strengthening Putin’s grip on power

Alexeev, Sergey (2022) Western sanctions are only strengthening Putin’s grip on power [['eprint_typename_blog_post' not defined]]

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Russia has been hit by an unprecedented package of sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. Sergey Alexeev argues that the current sanctions are only likely to push the country further toward authoritarianism. He suggests that economic transition theories could be used to better optimise sanctions and help foster democratic alternatives.