The Trans-Atlantic so-called democracies have not just launched economic warfare against Russia -- they have declared economic war against their own populations!  The sanctions against Russia, which are expanding daily, are already having a disastrous impact in the west, accelerating soaring prices for fuel, heating and food.  But this has not been caused by Russia.  The global financial system is bankrupt, due to the policies of the financial oligarchy; and they are trying to blame Russia for the consequences of their own decisions.