For now, Russia has managed to escape the full effects of some of these sanctions. Should the channels for procuring these piece parts and electronic systems be shut down entirely the effect on Russia’s defense sector would be dramatic. The other significant “hole” in Western sanctions is that Russia continues to export oil, despite several restrictions and price caps. This has caused increasing numbers of organizations campaigning on Ukraine’s behalf to demand governments in Europe and North America take more stringent measures to keep Russian oil and gas from fuelling Moscow’s war. “You could really increase the sanctions — especially the latest sanctions,” which target oil production and exports.