
Opinion: Why sanctions won't deter Putin
CNN
The Biden administration new set of sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin give the world the illusion that action is being taken against his invasion of Ukraine. But history suggests these don't tend to work as effectively, says Peter Bergen.
The ratcheting-up of sanctions on Russia gives the world the illusion that real action is taking place on Ukraine, but will they have any effect on Putin's decision-making? History suggests that this is quite unlikely.

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