“Enormous costs” for Russia’s economy – can only sanctions stop Putin?. As of: March 7, 2024, 5:00 a.m By: Bona Hyun CommentsSplit Western sanctions against Russia could stop Putin.

Because the President will have to realize that he cannot defy the measures. The war in Ukraine has long since become an economic war. Signs of long-term economic damage are already visible. Russia wants to massively increase military spending in 2024 - a sign that Putin could be preparing for a longer war.