The economic sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia have not been as effective as hoped in ending the war in Ukraine. Despite this, experts believe there are additional measures that could be taken to further pressure Russia. What Happened: The sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on Russia by Western nations have not had the desired effect of ending the war in Ukraine, reported Business Insider. The sanctions have targeted key sectors such as energy, frozen foreign assets, and severed financial ties with much of the West. Despite these measures, Russia’s wartime economy has shown …