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Yeah I don't think the sanctions have moved him one single bit. A lot of EU countries are still dependent on natural gas from Russia, including Germany. I remind you, the war is still days old.


He didn't think the sanctions would happen, which is why he proceeded as originally planned. They did. The difference this time is that the rest of the world had time to start discussing options because they knew what Putin would try to do.

Now he's making little progress with overthrowing the Ukrainian government and suffering economic damage on top. It's only a matter of time.


I think it has been clearly stated by several leaders including Biden that nobody expects the sanctions to have an effect soon.

You are right though, it's early still and who knows what will happen.




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