Originally Posted by crockett

You are missing the point of the sanctions. The sanctions are not meant to destroy the Russian economy or in general harm the average Russian. This is not their purpose but yes to some effect they will have impact on daily Russian life but not a lot.

The purpose of the sanctions is to harm Putin's inner circle and his brosef's. It's meant to make things hard on the Russian Oligarchs whom run and own your country. Ask them how they like the sanctions, I bet you they aren't very happy. This is why Putin has eased up on Ukraine, because yes, they are working for their intended purpose.