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You would have to provide some argument and evidence that (i) Russia has to stop tank production, and that (ii) this was due to sanctions, and that (iii) this w
by oxff 4y ago
You would have to provide some argument and evidence that (i) Russia has to stop tank production, and that (ii) this was due to sanctions, and that (iii) this will alter their strategic and tactical goals in Ukraine.
The third part is the most important part. Showing that these sanctions somehow have deterred Russia in its military posture. I find the idea ridiculous.
- ido 4y agoIt’s not just about their ambitions but also about their ability. It seems so far that they are barely capable of winning against a much smaller force.
- rich_sasha 4y agoFirst two points: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-official-says-export-curbs-russia-hit-car-production-tank-building-2022-03-30/ https://www.reuters.com/business/us-official-says-export-cur... Russia seems hell-bent on going through with this war. Their losses already justify withdrawing, sanctions or not. The calculus for them is clearly not about a net cost-benefit calculation. PerhPs because it is a despotic kleptocracy? So an immediate reaction is not really the goal.