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Zan argues that to genuinely impair Russia’s capacity to trade and earn revenue, current sanctions need to be bolstered by directly targeting supply chains rather than just financial avenues. He asserts that Western naval forces could play a pivotal role in this strategy. By intervening in critical maritime routes, particularly in strategic regions like the Black and Baltic Seas, sanctions could effectively hinder the flow of oil and gas exports. His suggestion is clear: if Western naval assets were mobilized to restrict Russian shipping capabilities, a significant percentage—up to two-thirds—of Russian exports could vanish within a day. This would have monumental implications for global markets already strained by ongoing conflicts.