PUTIN REJECTS SANCTIONS PRESSURE AS GEOPOLITICAL IMPASSE DEEPENS Putin's firm response to new US and EU sanctions—"no self-respecting country would make decisions under pressure". Reflecting data showing that sanctions are only 15% effective. With Rosneft and Lukoil now being targeted, experts warn of an increase in Russia's resolve, a rising defense budget, and the protracted Ukraine conflict, especially after the Trump-Putin summit delay. #Sanksi #Geopolitik