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Browder Urges Stronger Sanctions Against Putin at Davos

2/1/2026

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Bill Browder, Magnitsky advocate, continues his campaign against Vladimir Putin amid threats since Sergei Magnitsky's death.
Browder claims sanctions and asset freezes cost Putin billions.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Browder urged leaders to strengthen financial pressure on Russia.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed concern over Russia's ability to finance the war.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever opposed sending frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, citing historical precedents.

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Bill Browder, Magnitsky advocate, continues his campaign against Vladimir Putin amid threats since Sergei Magnitsky's death.
Browder claims sanctions and asset freezes cost Putin billions.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Browder urged leaders to strengthen financial pressure on Russia.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed concern over Russia's ability to finance the war.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever opposed sending frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, citing historical precedents.