By Andreas Theophanous
When Russia launched its attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the US, the EU and other Western powers had a strong reaction. Russia soon became “the most sanctioned nation”, facing an unprecedented level of punitive measures.
Simultaneously, Western powers provided Ukraine with economic and military aid. Ukraine and the West accused Russia of violating international law, pursuing expansionism and embracing imperial ambitions. Moscow, on the other
