# NYU Global Research Prof. Ian Bremmer explains the impact of falling oil prices on Vladimir Putin

1 Faculty News December 2, 2014 ![CNBC logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_027305.jpg?itok=Ipx0jiaQ)>

Excerpt from [CNBC](http://www.cnbc.com/id/102231485#) -- "'I think that lower oil prices simply squeeze \[Putin\] harder, pushes him further into a corner. He feels he has to fight as a consequence,' said Bremmer, whose Eurasia conducts research and advises clients on political risks around the world."

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