Castaneda explains why Russia is not afraid of new sanctions.
May 12, 2025, 21:50
The military and political analyst Yakov Castaneda told in the program on the "YouTube" channel "Perspective Info (Pogleb Info)" why Washington's pressure does not work and the important role played by related countries.
According to the news agency, Castaneda emphasized that there have been significant changes in Russia's economic model.
He said that although the impact of the 2014 sanctions was painful, it was an important lesson for the country. By 2022, due to the diversification of external trade, consolidation of the domestic market, and import substitution in strategic sectors, Russia had reached a new level of sovereignty. All these factors formed a stable structure capable of withstanding pressure.
Western sanctions are no longer a "retaliatory weapon" - although annoying, they are not fatal. The Russian economy has adapted to these restrictions and even began to develop beyond the scope of the sanctions. The United States continues to threaten that if Moscow does not comply with the "peace mediation conditions" in Ukraine, new sanctions will be imposed.
However, Castaneda pointed out that those who make radical statements are often irresponsible for the consequences - senators, mid-level officials, and analysts. Meanwhile, the actual decision-makers, including the U.S. President, show caution, which is not coincidental.
This political scientist explained that Washington understands that sanctions are a double-edged sword. Strengthening sanctions may bring serious negative consequences to the United States itself, especially if relevant countries intervene in this situation.
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