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US operation: New sanctions against Russia in Ukraine's crosshairs!
US government plans new sanctions against Russia to hit its economy and influence the Ukraine conflict.
US operation: New sanctions against Russia in Ukraine's crosshairs!
In the current political landscape, the US government under President Donald Trump is sending a clear signal: a new package of sanctions against Russia is being prepared. These measures are aimed at hitting key sectors of the Russian economy, especially if Vladimir Putin continues the war against Ukraine. New sanctions were imposed last week, the first since Trump's second term in office 112.ua reported.
Trump and his team have urged European partners to use Russian assets to buy American weapons for Ukraine. The White House is also discussing the possibility of using these assets in the United States to strengthen Ukraine's defense. This makes it clear that international pressure on Moscow should not let up as long as aggressive actions against Ukraine continue.
Sanctions: An effective means of pressure
The EU has now decided on a 16th package of measures with further sanctions, which includes export and import bans and the exclusion of Russian banks from the Swift system. This is intended to further aggravate the already tense relations between Moscow and the West. Deutschlandfunk reports that these sanctions also include the suspension of broadcast licenses and much more. The overarching goal remains to increase the pressure on President Putin.
Despite all these measures, Russia still manages to sell oil, coal and gas, mainly to China and India. How South German newspaper notes, the proceeds from these sales appear to flow quickly into the Russian treasury and support the military budget, leading to cuts in social areas.
The situation at the front
The pressure on the Russian economy remains high, and the large number of sanctions appear to be having an impact. Experts are convinced that these sanctions will harm Russia more than the West. The lack of innovation and the associated difficulties in procuring high technology, especially due to the avoidance of Western semiconductors, would have long-term negative consequences for the Russian economy.
It therefore remains to be seen how the geopolitical situation will develop and whether the sanctions will continue to be an effective instrument of pressure against Russia. The upcoming negotiations between Trump and Putin over a possible ceasefire could also potentially shape future sanctions policy.