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Zelensky: Western Sanctions to Crush Russian Economy by 2026

5/30/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky predicts that Western sanctions will hit the Russian economy hard by summer 2026. Despite these measures, Russia persists in ramping up military production. The U.S. is contemplating new sanctions, including a bipartisan bill that could impose staggering 500% tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil, as Russia grapples with plummeting oil prices and escalating military expenses.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky predicts that Western sanctions will hit the Russian economy hard by summer 2026. Despite these measures, Russia persists in ramping up military production. The U.S. is contemplating new sanctions, including a bipartisan bill that could impose staggering 500% tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil, as Russia grapples with plummeting oil prices and escalating military expenses.