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Despite some narratives claiming that Russia's war economy is thriving, Browder contended that these were mere propaganda efforts aimed at sowing doubt within Western powers. The consensus among several experts, including Browder, is that the sanctions are indeed effective and exacting a toll on the Russian economy.
What to Watch for Moving Forward
As the MSC concluded, Browder emphasized the importance of monitoring U.S. policy towards Ukraine in the coming weeks and months. Specifically, he underscored two critical avenues to observe: whether military aid to Ukraine continues or ceases under the Trump administration and what implications this may have for sanctions against Russia during potential peace treaty negotiations.