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On the recordDecember 11, 2023
It is certainly true that Russia is making more money now from its exports than they were, but the reality is that Putin is not fighting the war he wants to be fighting because of our restrictions.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Discussing the impact of sanctions on Russia's military capabilities.

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