On this episode of Brigadoon Radio, Gerald Ashley, Douglas McWilliams, and Marc Ross discuss Ukraine, sanctions aimed at Putin’s Russia, SWIFT, China, Taiwan, global agriculture trade, Driving the Silk Road, and what they are reading and watching.

Here are the show notes and support materials for this episode of Brigadoon Radio:

Cost to Ukraine of conflict with Russia: The conflict with Russia has cost Ukraine US$280 billion between 2014 and 2020 according to report by CEBR. Download here.

The long history of sanctions aimed at Putin’s Russia WP

The US keeps turning to sanctions despite their mixed record NPR

Ukraine conflict: How reliant is Europe on Russia for oil and gas? BBC

Thousands in Russia protest Ukraine war, hundreds detained AFP

EU prepares to freeze Putin and Lavrov assets over Ukraine invasion: Sanctions package planned against Russian president and his foreign minister. FT

Ukraine soldiers told Russian officer ‘go fuck yourself’ before they died on island: Thirteen border guards died in air and sea bombardment on Snake Island in Black Sea after refusing to surrender. Guardian

Defiant Putin goes to war in Ukraine with a warning for US, NATO: “No one should have any doubts that a direct attack on our country will lead to defeat and dire consequences for any potential aggressor,” the Russian leader said. NBC

Peter Brookes Times cartoon: February 25 2022 | Click here.

'Apparently selling Gucci loafers to oligarchs is more of a priority than hitting back at Putin': Fury as Italian PM demands luxury goods are exempt from Russia sanctions as EU nations are accused of 'disgracing themselves' over economic reprisals. Daily Mail

US companies push Biden, Congress for caution on Russia sanctions Reuters

This time, the State of the Union address will matter John Kenneth White

Why didn’t the US cut off Russia from SWIFT? It’s complicated. Removing access to the financial messaging service would be the most severe penalty but could have unwanted consequences, including compromising energy exports to Europe. NYT

‘Abrupt changes’: China caught in a bind over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: China has presented itself as a defender of sovereign independence. But its reluctance to denounce Russia’s aggression forces it into an awkward position. NYT

China refuses to call Russian attack on Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ deflects blame to US CNBC

Taiwan to join 'democratic countries' in sanctions on Russia Reuters

Ukraine crisis sparks frenzy in global agriculture trade Bloomberg

Agriculture giants shut Ukraine operations WSJ

First pandemic. Then recession. Now, Russia invades Ukraine. Anything else, world? LAT

Republicans target Biden for blame over Putin's Ukraine invasion Reuters

“I don't belong to any organized political party. I'm a Democrat.” -- Will Rogers

Driving the Silk Road: Halfway Across the World in a Bentley - Douglas McWilliams Amazon UK + Amazon US

The greatest motoring adventure – Peking to Paris ERA

Ukraine invasion is Putin’s most aggressive move yet to restore Russia’s place in the world: The Russian president has sought for two decades to recapture status lost with the Soviet Union’s collapse. WSJ

Mongolia CIA World Factbook

Everything's Electric - Liam Gallagher YouTube

Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises Paperback – Charles P. Kindleberger Amazon

Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World - Giles Milton + John Murray Amazon

The 'Candy Bomber' who dropped sweets during the Berlin airlift has died at age 101 AP

Nathaniel's Nutmeg: Or, the True and Incredible Adventures of the Spice Trader Who Changed the Course of History - Giles Milton Amazon

Prisoners Of Geography - Tim Marshall Amazon

Road Fever - Tim Cahill Amazon

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