Expert on Russia's economy: "From Putin's point of view, peace makes no sense".. As of: February 12, 2024, 7:59 a.m By: Andreas Höß CommentsPressSplit Russia’s economy is proving to be robust – and has even grown.

Have the sanctions failed? The expert Michael Rochlitz explains the background in an interview. Oxford – On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. In response, the EU has imposed massive sanctions against around 2,000 institutions, but also individuals such as President Vladimir Putin, prominent businessmen and oligarchs. 21.5 billion euros in assets have been frozen.