'Porous' sanctions haven't stopped Russia's war, but there's still more the West can do to squeeze its economy

Sun, 03/10/2024 - 08:15

Russian President Vladimir Putin sits on a gilded chair wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie — Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to chairman of the Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on February 6, 2024.
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Western sanctions against Russia haven't significantly hindered its wartime economy.
Analysts say the "porous" nature of sanctions has allowed Russia to sidestep restrictions.
Sources say additional sanctions could pick better targets to put the squeeze on Russia.

Western nations' attempts at ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine via economic sanctions are hitting a snag, and the measures seem not as large a hit to Vladimir Putin as expected.