Ex Putin adviser: Sanctions on Russia, oligarchs won't work | NewsNation

EXTENDED INTERVIEW: In the second month of the Russia-Ukraine war, a former economic adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United States needs to do more to help Ukraine and the sanctions in place against ultra-rich Russian oligarchs are toothless.

Andrei Illarionov acted as Putin’s Chief Economic Adviser for five years before leaving the post in 2005 when he felt the Kremlin was becoming too authoritarian. He had a working relationship with Putin — one that allowed him access to Putin’s manner and psychology in a way few officials have anywhere in the world outside Russia.

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[dadrewco]

That was a good one . The big issue is that Putin does not care .

[IronHorsey]

This interview with Andrei Illarionov is by far, without question the best analysis on the current situation with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. No guest here or anywhere seen to date remotely compares. Please bring him back.

Please do more prep prior to the interview with staff so a deeper analysis is forthcoming. Congrats to the team for this and please, more.

More of Mr. Andrei Illarionov, thank you. 👏👏👏

[mloclam]

This is the best interview that I have seen regarding the current situation

[guymerritt]

Great guy, great insights. One of the most informative things I've seen. Much respect for this man - incredibly intelligent and moral.

[johnburfield]

What a excellent and frightening interview

[VELVETPERSON]

one of the best interviews about the current war!
This person objectively assesses both sides, giving the clearest picture of what is happening.

[tinaandro]

"How long should we tolerate this endless spiral of death produced by one person?" Chilling stuff but true- He must be stopped

[tuffy]

In every single aspect this man is amazing. His courage, compassion and moral integrity are absolutely
Thank you sir for showing me that there is still a little bit of humanity left in this world!!!
God bless you & stay please stay safe❤💞❤

[chriskimandchloe]

Great interview that guy is very smart. Wow

[henkschmitz]

Eye opener! Very informative. Let's follow up on his words, Free West!!

[k.]

Great interview. But very sad and alarming.

[rcpt]

Anything that blunts Putin's war machine is a worthwhile effort.

[gregorykruszynski]

Prof Illarianov clarity of the situation is amazing.

[elspeth]

This is so depressing. The US is being cheap and scant with actual weapons. The idea of powerful weapons, is that more lives, infrastructure are saved and Russia might stop pushing on with this war.

[arthurtane]

The purpose of sanctions is to drive the Russian economy into the ground. The purpose of sanctions on the oligarchs is to make them feel real economic pain.

[SunnyIlha]

19:46

Witness this Gentleman.

He is a Good Man.

[lakeinocean]

The last part, very enlightening
This is as much our war, and the Old Man in Chief is still on the sidelines

[hannahbananamarshall]

Andrei is an incredible person!
..I was hooked on every word.

[Jemawin]

Andrew Illarionov knows what he’s talking about. I’ll be searching his name for future insight. Thank you for this excellent interview.

[theHUNDSofDM]

Mr Illarionov is a brave, wise and pacient gentleman.
Thanks for your advise, sir!