Punishing Putin

"Punishing Putin" by Stephanie Baker provides an inside look at the West's strategic economic responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, detailing how financial tools such as sanctions and asset seizures have been used to weaken Russia's war efforts without triggering a global recession. The book explores the intense behind-the-scenes decision-making and efforts to curtail illicit Russian wealth, revealing a new era of economic statecraft that is reshaping global alliances and the world order. Through compelling, detailed reporting, it illustrates the complex and high-stakes nature of this ongoing financial conflict.