I wonder how much of it was just good old propaganda. I know it’s a lot, just curious to what extent. What proportion of Russia’s GDP the sanction represented. Also eVen Europe kept buying fuel from Russia. i m sure they still do to some extent. War is a funny thing you would think it’s all pure hatred , but the older I get more I see it as just kinetic négociation between the owners. With a bit of marketing sprinkled on it. To quote Lord Faarquad " Some of you may die, but that’s a sacrifice I am willing to make"