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majinspy t1_j1z6edv wrote

Reply to comment by agjios in New sanctions starting to bite Russia’s economy as Moscow admits deficit impact by Minezenroll

Sanctions have a terrible history. The idea is that we will squeeze the average citizen until they revolt.

The result: we push them closer to the dictator as nationalism fills the voids in their stomachs. They refuse to bow to the "money men" from whatever far away place demands they bend the knee.

Meanwhile, the elite are never going to starve.

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datumerrata t1_j1z9c4v wrote

I think there's also an intent to hobble the war machine. Reduction in industry and commerce reduces tax income. Parts and materials for weapons, equipment, and supplies may be more difficult to source.

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