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Russians in Moscow and elsewhere flocked to ATMs to withdraw cash, fearful that the ruble will plunge further due to Western sanctions. AP Photo/Victor Berzkin

US‑EU sanctions will pummel the Russian economy – two experts explain why they are likely to stick and sting

David Cortright, University of Notre Dame and George A. Lopez, University of Notre Dame

By working with allies, the Biden administration has been able to place severe sanctions on Russia – including targeting Putin’s inner circle and banning banks from SWIFT.

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