Impact of Western sanctions on Russia's weapons production
Russia has ramped up weapons production despite Western sanctions, report says. Better intelligence sharing and coordinated action needed to effectively disrupt Russia's military-industrial output.
Key Points
- Russia has increased production of key weapons despite Western sanctions
- Sanctions have failed to block Moscow's access to electronic components needed for weapons production
- Better intelligence sharing and coordinated action are necessary to disrupt Russia's military-industrial output
Pros
- Clear evidence of the ineffectiveness of current Western sanctions on Russia
- Opportunity for improvement through better intelligence sharing and coordinated actions
Cons
- Sanctions have not been successful in curbing Russia's weapons production capabilities