RE: Poly not affected by sanctions27 Jun 2022 11:32
yes i agree it was the initial intention of the US, but VP insistance on paying for Gas and Oil through Rouble has caused this inflated Rouble price, now with all major brands pulling out of Russia your average person can buy from abroad much cheaper, according to Russia they are self suffiecient so have no need to buy anything from afar with a strong rouble. The other sanctions also prevent them buying from any Western allied countries.
Russia's income is based on its exports, Grain and Oil\Gas mainly, with a high Rouble this is going to be harder to sell over the borders. The effect on the Rouble was a surprise to everyone inc most financial analyst's, slowing sales and returning reduced profit, the BoP is dropping, Russia also has to offer a discount to sell it to those brave enough to buy it with High Rouble rate, so its an unexpeceted double wammy for Russia when selling.
The Gold sanctions are token at best imo, there is more to this Gold sanction than Ukr war, i am cynical but rightly so when it comes to the US and UK goverments, votes come first.