'Real embargo on Russian energy could end Ukraine war' says former Putin advisor
Dr Illarionov said if Western countries "would try to implement a real embargo on oil and gas exports from Russia... I would bet that probably within a month or two, Russian military operations in Ukraine, probably will be ceased, will be stopped".
Dr Illarionov suggested that President Putin was prepared to endure a hit to the economy that shows where his priorities lie. Those concerns are shared by Vladimir Milov, who is a former Russian deputy energy minister, but is now part of"Many people are concerned about losing their jobs, I think it's just that the majority does not really realise the severity of the economic situation," he said.
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