No Occupation Sanctions: War by Other Means “For the West, our military operation in Ukraine is just an excuse for more sanctions…It’s just a matter of pretexts. But the policy of containment, of the weakening of Russia, including with the help of economic isolation and blockades – this is the main, long-term strategy,” Putin said. “I want ordinary people in Western countries to hear me too. An effort is being made to convince you that all your difficulties are the result of some kind of hostile actions by Russia, that you have to pay for the fight against the mythical...