"Assessing the Impact: The West's Economic Pressure on Russia"

Despite facing extensive economic sanctions from the West, Russia's economy has rebounded and its ability to fund the war in Ukraine remains intact. The limitations of the sanctions-heavy campaign are attributed to uneven enforcement, challenges with export controls, Russia's partnerships with other countries, the oil price cap dilemma, and legal challenges faced by sanctioned Russian individuals and companies. Additionally, the impact of cutting off Russian banks' access to SWIFT remains limited, as many regional and smaller banks still have access, allowing Russia to continue cross-border transactions.