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O'Reilly expresses a hope that the Biden administration—and potentially Trump if he were still in office—would implement such measures. The expert notes that, while imposing secondary sanctions on countries like India or China is complicated, targeting Russia’s financial institutions and assets abroad would be a more direct and effective strategy to weaken Putin's regime.
The Dependence of Russian Elites on Foreign Capital
One of the pivotal points in the discussion lies in the vulnerability of Russia’s ruling class—particularly oligarchs and military generals—who maintain their wealth offshore. O'Reilly confidently states that if Western sanctions freeze the foreign-held assets of these elite figures, it could significantly weaken Putin’s grip on power.