Why a swift economic victory against Russia looks unlikely

Analysis: country has positioned itself to blunt western sanctions and has a few retaliatory ones of its ownUkraine crisis: live updatesBe ready for a long haul. That was the subtext of Boris Johnson’s message to MPs as he committed to toughening up sanctions against Russia.The warning to prepare for a “protracted struggle” was both timely and appropriate. There will be no quick knockout blow because Vladimir Putin has had time to prepare and is well dug-in. Continue reading...