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Western Sanctions Cripple Russia Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

2/6/2026

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David O’Sullivan, the EU’s sanctions envoy, stated that Western sanctions are significantly weakening Russia's economy as the fourth anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine approaches.
Oil revenues have halved, inflation is approximately 6%, and interest rates are at 16%.
The EU has implemented 19 rounds of sanctions, targeting over 2,700 entities.
O’Sullivan highlighted the need to monitor high-priority products found in Russian weaponry.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry asserted that ongoing sanctions pressure is essential to compel Russia to stop its aggression.

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David O’Sullivan, the EU’s sanctions envoy, stated that Western sanctions are significantly weakening Russia's economy as the fourth anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine approaches.
Oil revenues have halved, inflation is approximately 6%, and interest rates are at 16%.
The EU has implemented 19 rounds of sanctions, targeting over 2,700 entities.
O’Sullivan highlighted the need to monitor high-priority products found in Russian weaponry.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry asserted that ongoing sanctions pressure is essential to compel Russia to stop its aggression.