Sanctions or Tomahawks? Only credible threats will convince Putin.

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Marc ChampionOctober 27, 2025 at 07:05 AM

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The article discusses whether recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Europe on Russia's major oil companies will pressure Putin to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It notes that despite these measures, Putin remains focused on achieving victory in Ukraine. The piece highlights difficulties including depleted Ukrainian reserves, limited Western military involvement, and a lack of European unity and depth. It suggests that while sanctions and the threat of Tomahawk missiles are significant, they may not be sufficient to change Putin's stance due to his belief that he can wait out Western support for Ukraine.

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Kremlin 60% Europe ×260% US ×370% Russia ×270% Ukraine ×370% Vladimir Putin ×280%

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ukraine invasion 90% sanctions 80% putin 70% kremlin pressure 70% transatlantic alliance 60% western resolve 60% tomahawk missiles 50% europe's military depth 50% ukraine reserves 50% maximalist goals 40%

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United States

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