‘Common sense is returning. People are realizing what’s going on. Soon we will all hug each other’ – Russian State Duma International Affairs Committee Chairman Leonid Slutsky.

On the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Leonid Slutsky pulls back the curtain on Russia’s present-day reality. From the government’s brave stance amid sanctions to a candid look at President Putin’s relentless work ethic, he shares why Russian security is paramount and how lawmakers and citizens maintain a direct dialogue. Slutsky also tackles the issues of Ukraine’s relentless drone attacks and the complex dynamics between Russia and the West as he presents his hopeful vision for a future where peacebuilding overtakes conflict.

Get an inside view of a nation navigating through fear, resilience and the potential for reconciliation. Watch the full interview now, and see why common sense and mutual understanding might just be the pivotal elements for a new chapter in world history.