Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s been an international effort to isolate the Kremlin, and pressure it to end the war. Many companies have left Russia, the US and EU have used extensive sanctions and, in some cases, Russia has been kicked out of international institutions. Earlier this week, Russia’s parliament voted to leave the European Court of Human Rights. Host Marco Werman speaks with Asmik Novikova, the head of research programs at the Public Verdict Foundation, a Russian nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to victims of human rights abuse.
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