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Where do sanctions on Russia go from here? A foreign policy expert weighs in

Despite heavy sanctions, Russia has not slowed down its invasion of Ukraine. Some are left wondering just how much sanctions can achieve.
Foreign policy expert Emma Ashford says sanctions are effective for inflicting economic pain on a country, but leadership are often good at insulating themselves from the impact.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown little sign of slowing in the face of intense sanctions, and as the war drags on the goal of the punitive measure is becoming less clear, according to one foreign policy expert.

The United States and allies imposed strict sanctions on Russia in the early days of the war, and then last week enacted new measures in response to the civilian death toll in the Ukrainian city of Bucha.

But, with little evidence of de-escalation so far, some

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