![]() ![]() But some critics say the sanctions haven't gone far enough because they haven't convinced Putin to call off the invasion. The sanctions are intended to hobble Russia's economy and cut off funding to its military. The fallout included the ruble dropping to a record low and soaring inflation. The measures include banning transactions with Russia's central bank, cutting off access to the SWIFT international payments system, blocking the trade of luxury goods, and freezing assets belonging to the country's elite. ![]() Western countries placed heavy financial sanctions on Russia after Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. The long demise of Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky at the hands of Russia’s ruling powers took another twist yesterday after The Hague Court of Appeal reinstated the order forcing. Instead, a "consistent policy of force" needs to be adopted, Khodorkovsky, the former CEO of the Russian oil giant Yukos and an outspoken critic of the Kremlin, told Bloomberg. It often indicates a user profile.Įxiled Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said that Western sanctions alone don't scare Russian President Vladimir Putin and targeting the country's oligarchs won't be enough to persuade him to abandon the invasion of Ukraine. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. ![]()
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