US sanctions aim to curb Russia's transnational economic influence, expert says

A Russian academic, Fyodor Voitolovsky, asserts that US sanctions are targeting the growing transnational reach of Russian and Indian companies, which have expanded globally despite restrictions. The claim is an expert opinion, not a confirmed policy shift, and reflects Moscow's framing of sanctions as a response to Russia's economic adaptation. This matters as it signals Russia's narrative of resilience and the expanding scope of US sanctions beyond traditional targets.