How a Russian dark fleet is used to evade international sanctions | 60 Minutes

[@OptimusPrime-x9x]

Eventually your enemies figure out your playbook.

[@Unknown-r2p2o]

Well USA needs to send advisors they to do things to win the war just keeping this back and forth brawl

[@josemariareigtignero6705]

USA : Venezuela is under economic sanction.... Venezuela : Ok,but you have your tanker ship in one of our oil terminal......😂😂😂😂!!!

[@beaversixniner]

A government bureaucrat tells lies? When has this ever happened?

[@endofdaysprophet]

More like WESTERN sanctions than international. If China, India, Africa and the Middle East don't care, who does???

[@CorusM]

LOL, I opened the video so I could add the same comment. The Western Propaganda machinery knows no limits, and it's annoying.

[@kwezikolweni9385]

Well USA still imports Uranium from Russia so why should other countries co-operate?

[@Pimpcpimp]

lol more pro Russian supporters who don’t understand global economics

[@idesel]

​@@kwezikolweni9385 Good question, they don't want tgeir operations of their nuclear plants disturbed but countries like South Africa and India have to be told on what to do with Russia.

[@kirktown2046]

Stop lying. Over 140 countries condemned Russia, including nations across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, even traditionally neutral Switzerland.

[@Sjalabais]

Interest rates are actually up to 21% this week. It is amazing that some people dedicate their lives to following these oil tankers - incredibly valuable work!

[@BallardBaller]

There's probably a whole Sub Reddit page about this.. those nerds were tracking planes and yachts fleeing Russia when the war started

[@nenadmitrovic3469]

​@@BallardBallerwhy wouls yachts flee russia?

[@alystero8838]

​@@nenadmitrovic3469 vacation most likely 😂

[@nenadmitrovic3469]

@@alystero8838 problem is west was impounding russian yachts. So taking them from russia would be bad move, they are safe only in russia

[@alystero8838]

@@nenadmitrovic3469 that only happened or happens in western jurisdiction or those jurisdiction that can be heavily influenced by the US. Russian yachts usually go Hongkong, macau, singapore, maldives, brazil, dubai and others.

[@scotts5886]

How do US and European sanctions become International sanctions?!..

[@solapowsj25]

Once imposed, all are in it. West n East.

[@zack256300]

It's not, but the Western worlds influence and economic power can been seen as international order...🤓

[@CharlesBanda-cl8xd]

absud🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤑🤑🤑

[@chardin1900]

Blacklisted is what it’s called.

[@johankriel8883]

Thanks for asking. I was about to pass my international law textbooks through the shredder.

[@joecacriseffiom7202]

Please it was western sanctions not international sanction

[@rongeorge574]

Russia is so big you go west you end up back in Russia

[@geoffhoutman1557]

Until the sanctions extend to the country propping Russia up, nothing will chang. I mean we all know that right?

[@zack256300]

It's just media disinformation and manipulation tactics to paint Russia bad..😅

[@IvanusVulgaris-ok7wm]

I was born in USSR, and i can confirm that communist rethoric was even less pathetic than curent western:"dark fleet", "axis of evil", "international sanctions",... I guess that autors of those sentences are lost in George Lucas universe without chance to escape😂

[@anwarxv9279]

@@IvanusVulgaris-ok7wm “Leaders of the free world” + “Gradians of democracy” are the most pathetic for me XD

[@johnpaul252003]

The guy is in denial because it was his plan and no architect is going to admit their designs are flawed!

[@emileblanche5868]

Or he’s not saying everything. Don’t disclose everything because it tells your enemy what you know and don’t know.

[@johnpaul252003]

@@emileblanche5868 sure. If it had worked he would have been boasting about it and not trying to defend it.

[@AB__CD]

The US is not the world. Russia has a right to trade with whoever they want.

[@kirktown2046]

Stop lying. 75% of the globe, 140 countries condemning Russia and 40 countries in all different regions heavily sanctioning. This is the greatest international consensus since WWII. Russia invaded Ukraine and bots whine about nonsense while both Ukrainians and Russians, and EVERYONE IN THE REGION suffers. Shame on whoever owns your account.

[@UKVeteran2024]

Yeah, and at $60 a barrel, everyone is laughing at ruzzia, and it's 21% interest rate 😂😂

[@yulusleonard985]

@@UKVeteran2024 isnt oil price are all down this time? Even the Saudis threaten will bring it down to 50

[@kkinva68]

Basically what he is saying is India will not cooperate.

[@Acalarakta]

India is a sovereign state with 1.4 billion citizens. A European war is not in the interest to change it´s energy supply, vice versa for any other conflict in the World that is not the West for the West. India is just following the precedent the West has set for the last 50+ years.

[@younggunz07]

Russia is a matter of survival for India, oil and weapons.

[@herrdog]

India cares little about the problems of the West. It'll continue to look out for it's own best interests as long as the West continues to allow it.

[@AshishSingh-fg7ms]

Stop buying refined oils from India then talk.

[@Jgleason23]

@@Acalaraktawe will see if they still feel that way when Russia takes them over and removes all traditions.

[@dmac7128]

When you have 2 countries, India, and China not a party to to the sanctions, it kind of remove any possibility for them to achieve their desired results.

[@dianapennepacker6854]

From what I read. It isn't enough. Russias economy is over heating. You'll see growth, because the government is dropping tons of cash. Germanys economy during WWII held on till it didn't. Then it dropped fast and hard.

[@OkarinHououinKyouma]

That's about 35 to 40% of the world's population

[@singatakberpura]

Nope russia economy is doing great..did you see tucker carlsons visit ​@dianapennepacker6854

[@ajaykumarsingh702]

​@@dianapennepacker6854 That's because Germany was annihilated in 4 years of war. That isn't happening with Russia at all. Their economy is surviving for obvious reasons.

[@nikhilannur]

India is like union of 29 states exactly like european union.

[@D.u.d.e.r]

Sanctioning raw materials is very difficult as their origin is basically untraceable and once they r mixed with the unsanctioned material or further refined their past is basically wiped out.

[@thewingedhussar4188]

Perhaps, but If India doesn't try and stop it, what's to stop their allies from pulling the same stunt. Also should keep in mind, the numbers coming out of Russia are government backed.

[@D.u.d.e.r]

​@@thewingedhussar4188Good points. It doesn't matter if India buys it or not as cheap oil and gas will always find its customers. We do not live in the world of energy independence nor abundance, where oil and gas won't have customers. Coal is a different story, but oil and gas is and will most likely continue to be for many decades on high demand. From this perspective it's pretty spectacular how trade connects people around the world, however stupid projection of power through politics and military action can do exactly the opposite. But what else can western world do besides sanctions if they don't want to start war with Russia? EU has realized that energy or trade dependence on some big players like Russia or China can harm in the long by being blackmailed and manipulated. Trade has unfortunately became long time ago not just a way to connect together globally, but also another weapon in the arsenal of global powers. So in the end it does matter who r u doing business with. And thx for reminding me that numbers and overall data coming from the authoritarian governments r always questionable😉On the other hand even democratic governments can lie same as authoritarian, but probability is lower.

[@thatisabsolutelykooooge2211]

Of course India is importing oil from Russia. Ever heard of BRICS? LOL

[@kvezys]

What's that? It's been there for what like 20+ years.

[@bojanvukobradovic2504]

And seeling to those countries who sanctioned Russia with higher price😂😂😂😂

[@bojanvukobradovic2504]

I wonder hoe become how 😂😂

[@kirktown2046]

Russia has no friends, they are being extorted by their very few trade partners since they ruined their reputation.

[@ZlogsUK]

@@kvezysits been for a reason n in that time so muvh has changed internally whivh you dont have any idea about n they gonna be a game changer for world order in upcoming months n u ll see

[@richardhutton5245]

I love the serious tone😂

[@jeffyankey7916]

And when Israel is committing genocide in Gaza it raised international outrage haven't seen a thing from youall about it😢

[@kirktown2046]

Classic whataboutism. Global outrage and debate over Gaza are widespread, with countless statements and protests worldwide. Russia, meanwhile, isn’t taking a principled stand. They’re just exploiting the issue to deflect from their own brutal actions in Ukraine. Don’t let Russia’s cynical 'two-siding' fool you into thinking they care about justice.

[@BallardBaller]

Those tankers are worth a lot more than a yacht

[@cemdursun]

Depends on the yacht. There are many over $500m yachts. Tankers carry $25-50m worth of crude oil, around what the tanker itself costs

[@larsrons7937]

@@cemdursun True. I believe a few of the largest yachts even cost several times that amount. eSysman Superyachts (channel) has many stories and investigations on those yachts, incl. the sanctioned and arrested ones. I remember one huge yacht (believed to be pootins) that had a smaller 90 m. long yacht as _tender._ Not 90 feet. 90 meters. The size of a cruiser, the yacht, when idle in port, had a crew of 80 just for maintenance.

[@rayray-e1p]

You lost dude ... putin outsmarted you

[@Pimpcpimp]

And Putin is being outsmarted by a former actor in Zelenskyy get wrecked

[@cameronbuckley3356]

What’s worse is the woman said “it’s not being done at night it’s in broad daylight how do you stop that ?” Lmaoo like America is the dad of the world lol YOU DONT no YOU CANT stop anything

[@kirktown2046]

Putin ruined Russia's world standing and legacy forever. 75% of the world nations condemn Russia, the rest steal from it with one-sided deals because their reputation is ruined with 3 annexations in this last century.

[@bigharm1204]

Putin didn't outsmart anyone he got lucky with a greedy Indian company.

[@brooklynslaughterhouse2056]

@@Pimpcpimp HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE MAP IN THE LAST 30 DAYS OR ....

[@vivek-420]

It is “western sanctions” not international sanctions.

[@doom9gaming]

Oh look, another bot with the same rhetoric.

[@artfasil]

@@doom9gaming you cope by accusing those who you do not agree with of being Russian bots, so much cope, so much salt.

[@comrade9374]

They've been calling people bots because you don't agree with them 😂​@@artfasil

[@artfasil]

@@comrade9374 exactly :D

[@doom9gaming]

@@artfasil No need to cope, you are either a bot or russia supporter. Either way - not human.

[@Car1Sagan]

Russia's economy is booming, Washington's sanctions negatively affects Americans most of all

[@xxxxxx7469]

American economy is also booming

[@Rebelwithacause-c2r]

Nonsense. America's economy is drowning under inflation of more than 20 percent over the past 3 years for food, gasoline, electricity and housing.

[@nikhilannur]

They sanctioned Germany. Lost WW and Mercedes largest market and cheap oil.

[@Pimpcpimp]

Russias economy is booming is just not true lol

[@nikhilannur]

@@Pimpcpimp That what IMF says , they are under US control

[@navado75]

The west is playing checkers while Russia is playing chess 😂

[@captainnemo8072]

Dalip Singh is persona non grata in India.

[@Dreadeye77]

What your interviewer couldn’t say was that his agency was toothless.

[@SvPVids]

She didnt have to say it, The guy in charge of the sanctions said it himself

[@santaerikclaus]

It has teeth but as he said politically the White House wants to keep the price of gas down. You must be a Democrat and overlooked it when he said it. He said we know it is coming and can stop it but we are waiting because (Biden/Harris) politically we want to keep the price of oil down. That is Bidenomics. Send Ukraine your weapons and Russia our money then blame Trump.

[@santaerikclaus]

@ he said it was do to political will to keep gas prices down he can’t enforce the sanctions. In a nice way he said Biden and Harris want to give you cheaper gas for your vote more than they want to enforce sanctions. Watch what he said again.

[@cagriuygur3535]

Punishing Russia by not selling cars😂 vw closes factories, chinese car brands triples its sales. Who is punishing who in the end? Stupid west welldone

[@kkinva68]

Thanks India!

[@alystero8838]

@@kkinva68 you're welcome!

[@hemanshuambani9572]

Welcome

[@khaledbouzid5578]

Let me give you a news : G7 plus all EU is not the world !

[@kirktown2046]

This is the largest international consensus on ANYTHING since WWII, 75% of the world condemns Russia, over 40 major countries sanction them.

[@delonthomas5049]

The problem is sanctioning russia instead of negotiating with them will not work

[@geraldhagen2989]

Non sensical comment

[@mafrica8105]

Your comments are ignorant, his is a smart one ​@@geraldhagen2989

[@hahdakdahkdhalsla]

@@geraldhagen2989 Its only non sensical to those who are pro-west .

[@spheleleNgubane-i4w]

@@geraldhagen2989 But it's the truth.

[@israeldelosreyes808]

War is a money machine and a money eater.

[@to2burger]

You can’t sanction oil without it effecting the petrodollar.

[@faraon2012]

We living la vida loca, the fall of Wonderland in America 😢

[@TC2020-w8u]

I dont remember voting for any wars or sanctions.

[@idesel]

😂 Good point

[@livefree1030]

Actually we Americans did vote. Trump is Anti-War, but pro Economic Competition. Kamala is Pro-War and Pro Sanctions.

[@alexander98502]

You don’t get to vote for war or sanctions or laws. You vote for representatives or presidents. Then they make decision on those things.

[@TC2020-w8u]

@alexander98502 oh gee thankyou Alexander. I never realized that before.

[@santaerikclaus]

That vote was put Biden in office. Now we can keep it or stop it. Trump 2024

[@espido]

Does he tracks Fleets from Iraq's stolen Oil from USA and allies ?

[@user-pu2hc2tw2i]

No thats one is different is belonging to the police officer of planet earth

[@wanderlust0120]

No at that time his iPad stops working

[@fazzmohd9388]

not just from Iraq’s but they stole from Syria too.

[@ajaykumarsingh702]

USA is stealing Syrian Oil from their fields in open daylight.

[@nikhilannur]

Also they stole russian, Afghanistan , libya and Iraqs foreign reserves. So China and india and other asian countries looking for alternative to US dollar now.

[@AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

Yawn....Legacy Media at its finest

[@GB-ws8zx]

This is insane. UN Charter says violations will be punished, except we can't punish because it would shoot us in the foot X(

[@BeachCity]

Try starting out as, "When the CIA toppled the lawfully elected government of Ukraine and installed a dictator" next "Europe negotiated in bad faith to permit genocide of Russian speakers in Ukraine" then go on to "When NATO used 10 years to help build an army in Ukraine to attack Russia" finish the paragraph "When the US thought it could balkanize Russia with NATO on it's European borders"

[@PikachooUpYou]

Bingo

[@ThienHoang-tr3dh]

NATO sanctions on Russia vs International sanction is different. Please not refer the NATO sanctions as the international sanction.❤

[@kirktown2046]

Wrong. These aren’t 'NATO sanctions'; they're imposed by countries worldwide, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and even Switzerland. Over 40 nations from every region have sanctioned Russia, so yes, this is very much international, especially as 140 countries condemn Russia and restrict trade with them in other ways.

[@gayan2517]

40 out of 190 countries. A minority. Mostly western nations or their allies or puppets like Japan or South Korea.

[@ColePhelps61]

"International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations.

[@userslickcrownvic]

This is kinda nuts.....Guess some one in D.C. forgot that Russia consistently churned out world champion chess players. Looks like we're barely playing checkers.

[@dynamicascension981]

Russia is wiping itself off the map. Losing 1200 men a day to a country that barely had a military before the war started is beyond shameful. Putin can’t leave Russia for risk of getting arrested. drug dealers are still moving product around the world. What was once a world power can do the same. The only reason Russia wasn’t instantly brought to its knees by nato was because of fear of nukes and nobody can be completely sure that it is a justified fear.

[@younggunz07]

the best chess players are from the US and we (the US) can easily cripple Russias economy, the only problem like you saw the in vid is the fact that are our allies are reliant on Russian oil. The collateral damage is too substantial unless they can free themselves from the shackles of Russia.

[@kambuyiblack7462]

​@@younggunz07 nobody but Americans believe the US can crush Russian economy. Global trade is too interconnected for that to happen

[@notarmchairhistorian7779]

@younggunz07 you mean the Chinese guy??

[@notarmchairhistorian7779]

@younggunz07 ohhhh

[@aw8079]

Please follow up: Who owns/controls the SHELL COMPANY that owns the ship. Seems important.

[@bixbysnyder-00]

That's just it, if it's a real shell company it will be very difficult to track down it's actual owners. These are usually set up as shells within shells. Absolute nightmare to pin down.

[@777jones]

You would need to open secret files in multiple small countries.

[@anny19988]

​@@bixbysnyder-00😂😂😂😂😂

[@_darkbrian]

there's a book called "World for Sale" - makes everything pretty clear

[@vinaychakraborty8635]

Also do a study on India's role in supporting the dark fleet and helping Russia evade the sanctions.

[@gayan2517]

And NATO importing Russian gas. And USA importing Russian minirals. Would be interesting.

[@jakbak-y6f]

It will not be forgotten

[@DhruvaMaharaja1952]

Finally some good investigative journalism....Well done!

[@Hugh-fs1qn]

Good investigative journalism on the Shadow Fleet, but shallow on the economic front. Russia's economy is in much more trouble than reported.

[@alystero8838]

​@@Hugh-fs1qnI'm sure its doing just fine considering its the most sanctioned country on the planet.

[@TC2020-w8u]

It really ia not.​@Hugh-fs1qn

[@IvaTaiwan-u8z]

More crying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@davisoaresalves5179]

21% interest rates is anything but healthy, Russia is trying to avoid the beginning of hyperinflation.

[@SimbaM2kufu]

Keep on waiting 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Oliver-cv6pv]

@@SimbaM2kufu Do you even know the basics of economy? Or you just cheering your favourite team (russia) without knowing a s**t?

[@donzell1945]

Keep your dreams up, if you believe in western propaganda 😂

[@julienckjm7430]

​@@Oliver-cv6pv Those knowing basic economy predicted that the Russian economy will crumble. I guess they didn't know much after all 😅

[@pshh-pshh]

@@Oliver-cv6pv If you understand economics, you should at least know what is dangerous about overheating the economy. Inflation is inevitable due to overheating, lack of jobs, and rising wages Business literally takes loans at 20%, because profit will cover them. This is crazy. The PMI index was 50.6 and at a rate of 21% Hyperinflation is possible, but the central bank made it clear in the last interview

[@joelbosun2423]

Great reporting and journalism

[@wozza77able]

This story has more holes in it than swiss cheese

[@kartikeysingh9693]

Not international just western

[@kirktown2046]

75% of the globe, 140 countries condemning Russia and 40 countries in all different regions heavily sanctioning. This is the greatest international consensus since WWII. So yes, this is as international as it gets.

[@kartikeysingh9693]

@kirktown2046 but here is the catch 60 % of population living in Asia and I don't think any major Asian countries are condeming the war and some of them even supporting the war

[@hahdakdahkdhalsla]

​@@kirktown2046 Does that include countries that did not condemn russia? No? then its not international.

[@ColePhelps61]

"International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations.

[@regulator9268]

60 minutes has really lost a lot of my respect lately. They used to be so reputable. Now its all left wing slander and scare tactics. So sad.

[@pbwmanagement]

Our trading partners India, China, Africa.... Instead of back firing sanctions we should be diligently working towards a lasting solution. Easier said than done when you're dealing with the (western) military industrial complex

[@vule656]

"We hoped to see breadlines in Moscow" thats kind of mean isn't it? 😅

[@scotts5886]

Mean and inhumane...that is the aim of all the sanctions that the US has imposed and browbeat their allies into following.....they believe that the can act that way to achieve their political ends...

[@solapowsj25]

No, but what surprised me is the thought of avoiding sanctions. It's a moderation.

[@pohanahawaii]

👍👍 What an interesting report! Thank you to the amazing Swedish ship-tracker for figuring this out!

[@tommcfadden5232]

Time to rethink the strategic efficacy of sanctions.

[@delonthomas5049]

Yes because the west does what they want worldwide who give them that rights

[@AN-bo9mn]

Is America the only country in the world which is allowed to invade other countries??

[@boathousejoed1126]

That was informative and interesting.

[@TranquiloCamilo]

4:46 a crude carrier 15 years old to be scrapped is a huge exaggeration. After 20 years they are sold to secondary markets and at 25-30 scrapped. Specially now in a context of extremely low availability of new tonnage because of the sanctions. Thanks to those the tanker market is at an all time high. This expert doesn’t know a thing about shipping, what a he talking about ?

[@mairepcod4063]

Thanks,

[@how5851]

😂 Welcome to BRICS. Russia is doing what it was supposed to do a long time ago. Investing and working with other countries, instead of begging to be part of the EU.

[@ulooqulg]

Theres NO , INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS ... ya all better get it right.😂.

[@kirktown2046]

Liar, we haven't had so much international support for sanctions since WWII.

[@hahdakdahkdhalsla]

​@@kirktown2046 Do you include china, india , and the rest of the countries that didnt condemn russia part of the international order?

[@ColePhelps61]

"International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations.

[@kirktown2046]

@@hahdakdahkdhalsla Yes! And even China and India have called for respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty while exploiting Russia’s desperation with one-sided trade deals. They’re hardly allies, just opportunists cashing in while Russia bleeds. Pretending this isn’t 'international' because a few authoritarian regimes are circling like vultures doesn’t change the fact: this is the most unified sanctions effort since WWII. If this isn't international, nothing is.

[@localguy123]

Im from Fiji, a litre of petrol is almost $3. Our minimum wage is $5. Im with the country that gives me cheap fuel

[@Roosevalt5]

Support from your Melanesian brethren up north.

[@ryanohara7690]

Do people actually still watch 60 minutes propaganda? Great opinion pieces. Release the transcripts.

[@buzz5969]

You’re here watching amigo…😊

[@ColePhelps61]

Apparently, a lot of people have no idea what "International" means, saying: "It's not international sanctions, it's western sanctions". So lets look at the definition. "International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations... Beyond national boundaries. Since more than two countries have imposed sanctions on Russia, this by the definition of "international" makes it.. International sanctions.

[@smeador00]

LOL - so the answer on why we don’t sanction it is because it would cost us more. Why do we export the majority of our domestic oil out of the states? Stupid.

[@captiannemo1587]

We export because we can’t refine the shale oil. We have not built a new refinery since the late 70 s.

[@longsleevethong1457]

The word is OIL. “Oye-yull” is two syllables “ULL” is one syllable OIL has one syllable.

[@Car1Sagan]

Putin is a genius

[@tracyshoemake9686]

Russia is absolutely Booming and the US.and 60 minutes are usually in cahoots.This reporter has wandered off the rez.

[@aaronstarr7657]

Crazy how dependent we are on Russia

[@Eli-jc2xk]

Holy smokes this crazy I can't believe they won't do anything until 4 years 😮wow

[@leannevandekew1996]

Putin is so grateful that he sent Trump a jar of hummus for Christmas: it's made of Russian chick pea.

[@kkinva68]

And Biden invited India's Modi to the White House, twice! Give Vlad a hug for me!

[@boathousejoed1126]

That,is funny.

[@CallmeBotakaOrc]

All meanwhile ukrops be worshiping their all mighty, good ol bandera.

[@nielsatoyab6065]

Lunatic Liberals still think that Russian collusion is still working to American peoples minds and it got so bad on how they were fed up by the lies of CNN and MSNBC is the only news cycle they could trust not. 😂

[@allah518]

And what did he give Kamala who he is supporting this election??😂😂😂

[@AnuragSinha7]

This dude threatened India and look where he has been after that 😂😂😂 Still waiting for sanctions on India to be implemented 🤔🙃 where are the sanctions US!? Bring them on 🎉

[@IlluminatiA-fc9up]

Bro sit down

[@wanderlust0120]

This video is low key showing how stupid the idea of sanctions was

[@rasky8616]

the guy simply admits, we know it, but we depend on russia too lol

[@dwaynejones1555]

Look how important Globalization is!

[@hemanshuambani9572]

Where’s your chess brother..u thought u were smart against Putin right😂😂😂

[@IlluminatiA-fc9up]

Bro thought other countries would support him

[@tylerdurden3722]

Sanctions are a double edged sword. The side who makes and sells the most stuff, is the one that gets cut the deepest.

[@HoboToto]

I need some of that Dobry Cola!

[@namur-iq6ih]

Goods sanctions are most effective when they are imposed by virtually the entire world. A notable example is the extensive sanctions levied against South Africa in the 1980s, which played a significant role in facilitating the downfall of the apartheid regime. Unless they are nearly universal, however, trade sanctions are often less effective than expected. As Richard Hanania observed in a 2020 Cato Institute analysis, US-imposed trade sanctions “almost always fail to achieve their goals.” Moreover, “sanctions have massive humanitarian costs and are not only ineffective but likely counterproductive.” One reason for this is that unless there is near-universal global participation, traders can easily redirect sanctioned goods through third-party countries. Iran, for example, has managed to circumvent Western sanctions by constructing a sophisticated oil-smuggling network. Similarly, sanctioned Chinese goods are reportedly still entering the US market, as China-based firms reroute their exports through countries like Vietnam and Mexico. Following Russian SMO in Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. and its allies imposed unprecedented trade and financial sanctions on Russia, including a ban on technology and military exports. They also introduced a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, designed to cripple Russia’s economy while ensuring that Europe could avoid a politically destabilizing energy crisis. These measures have been largely unsuccessful. While financial sanctions forced oil traders to secure ships with suitable insurance coverage before finalizing transactions, the price of Russian oil did not fall below $60 per barrel. By November 2023, it had risen to $84.20 as Russian companies developed various methods of circumventing Western restrictions, such as inflated shipping costs and a “shadow fleet” consisting of more than 100 old tankers. Meanwhile, more than $1 billion in sanctioned goods have reportedly vanished amid the expansion of the Russian “ghost trade.” Moreover, the Russian sanctions have given rise to a number of intermediaries, with countries like India, China, Armenia, Greece, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore effectively becoming “laundromats” for Russian oil and other sanctioned goods. When a company is identified and sanctioned, a new company, operating under a different name, often takes its place. One Greek company even sold Russian oil to the U.S. military. Habeck previously called Germany's economic situation "dramatically bad". Energy costs soared after Russia's SMO in Ukraine two years ago. This sparked inflation, meaning that households are feeling squeezed. Volkswagen plans to close “at least” three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and downsize remaining plants in the country, the company’s employee group said Monday. The domestic factory closures would be the first in Volkswagen’s 87-year history, and they lay bare the challenges facing Germany’s largest manufacturer. Volkswagen management recently presented plans to the council that include a 10% reduction in pay across the board, as well as wage freezes in 2025 and 2026, according to Daniela Cavallo, head of the works council. France is now financing itself at a higher cost than Greece or Spain, increasing the risk of further limiting its budgetary flexibility. Italy's economic struggles stem from high public debt, slow productivity growth, and regional disparities. Additional challenges include an aging population and. Italy's economy-the Eurozone's third largest has languished in recent years. In 2010, the country's GDP was roughly three-quarters that of France's; by 2022, that figure slipped to less than two-thirds. A declining population, a high stock of debt, a rigid jobs market and copious red tape.

[@danyc1021]

Unbelievable. Just Unbelievable

[@controlfreak1963]

GDP is not a measurement of the sanctions.

[@jksynth]

You make their oil fields look so much better and well maintained than "OURS!"

[@albloshi2164]

Stop nato aggression

[@marilenaganea6578]

I agree... Show us where my NATO country invaded Russia

[@albloshi2164]

@marilenaganea6578 it's obvious that the US is trying to contain all superpower countries that potentially cause some issues to their evil schemes of destroying China and keep western hegemony on world long time

[@kirktown2046]

Russia invaded 4 countries in 30 years. NATO has never invaded a country and never will, it is a defensive alliance.

[@Abhinav-m4o]

​@@kirktown2046Serbia bombing Entering Afghanistan Iraq Whole middle east Isn't that countries for u

[@kirktown2046]

@@Abhinav-m4o Yes, NATO is purely defensive. None of those events are annexations. No land was taken an all were undertaken by an international coalition. Russia invaded and annexed 4 countries in 30 years. Russia shares company with Iraq, Turkey, and, arguably, Armenia/Azerbaijan in being the only country or organization in the last 30 years to invade and annex another one.

[@evgen-cy6so]

SHE WAS WAITING FOR A BREAD LINE IN MOSCOW! OH, YOU FOOL!

[@ag4eng]

“Turbo charged government spending” is exactly what the US is doing.

[@ice-cold4342]

We did a favor,small and medium size companies are the backbone of any economy

[@kathyleach3048]

Stop buying diamonds, oil, and gold.

[@ShankarSivarajan]

If you think tariffs are good for the economy, sanctions would _help_ the country you impose them on.

[@BKFan342]

This is why I think Iran and Venezuela will eventually figure out a way to circumvent US sanctions. Developing countries are more concerned about mass poverty, and every country that has ever escaped poverty has only done so by increasing energy consumption per capita, so those countries will have very small qualms about buying oil from Iran or Venezuela under the table.

[@idesel]

The Saudi crown prince refused to pump more oil 😂

[@OptimusPrime-x9x]

Sanctions or War? You decide

[@TC2020-w8u]

Please explain? What does that mean. Sanctions or war?

[@danushkaewm]

USA thought Russia is like Iran....To asia Russia is valuble than USA & Western Countries

[@deanweaver4469]

Spoofing tanker locations😮 WOW

[@ArabianKnight63]

1.International outrage means western outrage, pretty most were too busy their bellies 2. International sanctions : see step 1.

[@kirktown2046]

Another lie/bot. The sanctions and condemnations of Russia are unprecedented, this is the largest international consensus on anything since WWII.

[@ColePhelps61]

"International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations. International, means anything involving two or more countries.

[@activity1]

International sanctions? Or nato sanctions?

[@kirktown2046]

International. There has never been such a large international consensus on condemning and sanctioning another country since WWII.

[@Lexus3377]

Quite revealing

[@ImARealHumanPerson]

The foreigners are mad and are complaining on this US platform 😅

[@jorje58965]

doesn't that just show you that the whole world is sick of you?

[@TheAlkochef]

We actually made you dude. Sit down.

[@how5851]

Just like most of you US foreigners are on Tik Tok which is a Chinese platform.

[@ibrahimcehajic]

International means the us and its lapdog the eu

[@kirktown2046]

This is the largest international consensus since WWII-over 140 countries condemned Russia at the UN, and more than 40 have imposed sanctions, from Asia to Latin America. This isn’t just 'the US and EU'; it’s the world standing against aggression.

[@ibrahimcehajic]

@kirktown2046 wrong,most countries don't wanna sanction russia,they have to ,to keep themselves and their businesses from suffering sanctions, mafia tactics employed by us and some euro countries,most don't want it but have no choice,it's called secondary sanctions,even loyal russian friends such as India and China are feeling the pressure,stick your consensus in your consAnus.

[@ColePhelps61]

"International": of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations.

[@OptimusPrime-x9x]

Understand this system thrives on scarcity. Scarcity justifies keeping the price up

[@maxasaurus3008]

This guy needs to be interviewed by Stephen Fry!

[@dairebulson7122]

End the sanctions!

[@vijaychandra91]

India didn't forget what usa did to it in 1971 and 1999 and 2006 . Using Pakistan america did many terrorist attacks in india armed a militry rule country from 1950's and tried to regime change in india in 2019 ,2024 so india gave back to usa for what they did

[@movementmathebula828]

The biggest heist in history are from EU and USA

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Frozen infrastructure development????

[@nishanthramakrishnan3362]

Something are too big to fail unfortunately

[@skvor3]

Инфраструктура в России растёт и не останавливается. А какая инфляция в США за последние время?

[@sage0ne619]

Inflation is gone in the US it is over. Also interest rates are coming down to 4%. Unemployment all time low. Stock market all time high. Oil sales all time high. Do your own research. And please use real sources that are scholarly. If you need help use a large language model / AI to help you source.

[@katyau3198]

Enjoy your 21% 😂