[Renfrew]

“They already have. Check the value of the Ruble which rose to record highs after Dementia Joe’s laughable “sanctions”.”

You are aware that only happened was Russia offering a 17% return on the ruble (vs 0.5% of Euro or Dollars). Is that a good sign of economic health?

[SmokingJoe]

It happened because Putin demanded (and got payment) for Russian oil and gas in Rubles.
Those foolish, arrogant Europeans who refused to pay in Rubles got their Russian natural gas CUT OFF, even as Russia easily sold their oil and gas to happy customers in China, Asia and the rest of Asia at good prices.