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As discussions increasingly turn towards the Russian economy, Hodges underscores the necessity for stricter economic sanctions. Despite some recent sanctions from the Biden administration, he argues that these actions have come too late and lack the necessary intensity to truly impact Putin's war machine. A comprehensive strategy to shut down loopholes, prevent Russian oil exports, and impose financial penalties on Russian industrial leaders would be effective in both destabilizing Russia's economy and supporting Ukraine.