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Russia's Battlefield Gains Challenge Sanctions, Experts Urge Action

7/25/2025

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Russia's recent advances on the battlefield and airstrikes on Kyiv reveal the shortcomings of current sanctions on its energy sector. While fossil fuel revenues have dipped, Russia has turned to new allies like India and China. Experts urge a stronger U.S. energy strategy and tighter sanctions to bolster Ukraine and hold Russia accountable.

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Russia's recent advances on the battlefield and airstrikes on Kyiv reveal the shortcomings of current sanctions on its energy sector. While fossil fuel revenues have dipped, Russia has turned to new allies like India and China. Experts urge a stronger U.S. energy strategy and tighter sanctions to bolster Ukraine and hold Russia accountable.