The West must have an end-goal in this new economic war on Moscow
If not they could bleed the Russian people, impact the global economy, and fuel long-term conflict on the ground.
If not they could bleed the Russian people, impact the global economy, and fuel long-term conflict on the ground.
As long as doomsday weapons exist, conventional great power conflict will always carry a risk of their use.
But much of the proposed $6.4 billion package will be for military purposes and is likely just an opening bid.
For those who understand Moscow’s establishment and view of their country’s vital interests, none of this should be a surprise.