Leaders | Dodged penalties
Why the West’s oil sanctions on Russia are proving to be underwhelming
Another embargo comes into force on February 5th. Manage your expectations
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Dodged penalties”
Leaders
February 4th 2023- Joe Biden’s effort to remake the economy is ambitious, risky—and selfish
- Nagging questions over the Adani empire won’t go away
- The Bank of Japan should stop defending its cap on bond yields
- Why the West’s oil sanctions on Russia are proving to be underwhelming
- Peru needs an early election and outside support, not interference
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