Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Rosneft and Lukoil Are Back

Related narratives

The narrative coalitions that frame this event, each with its own interpretation.

• Sanctions/pressure are conditional; the Global South asserts buyer autonomyfrom China
• Sanctions on Russia are ineffective and backfire on the West
• A multipolar order is the legitimate alternative to US hegemony
• Events vindicate Russia, and Washington negotiates in bad faithfrom China
• NATO encirclement/provocation is the aggressor; Russia responds defensively
• Russia is an aggressive threat; deterrence and rearmament are justifiedfrom United States