it's easy to think of sanctions as an abstract thing meant to apply pressure, but in this case that's not all they are. Russian oil is at least partially state

it's easy to think of sanctions as an abstract thing meant to apply pressure, but in this case that's not all they are. Russian oil is at least partially state-owned, and a major source of revenue for the russian government. yes, the sanctions probably aren't impacting Putin's day-to-day quality of life, nor that of any of the other oligarch's. but that's kind of beside the point. they are cutting off a source of funding for the russian military that is currently invading ukraine. that is really not "for nothing".