The Duran Podcast US-EU launch sanctions war against BRICS
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Oct 24, 2025 Tensions rise as the US and EU target Russian oil firms with new sanctions. The discussion highlights the impact on third-party buyers like India and China, who are caught in the crossfire. Trump’s sanctions escalations are critiqued for often backfiring, pushing firms closer to Russia. The podcasters explore China's strategic economic countermeasures and Europe's self-inflicted wounds from cutting Russian energy imports. Finally, the fatigue of the Global South with unpredictable US policies is examined, signaling potential shifts in alliances.
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Trump Joins Sanctions Escalation
- Trump is now fully committed to sanction escalation against Russia, marking a major policy shift.
- Alexander Mercouris and Patrick Henningsen argue this political move ties Trump to a sanctions-driven strategy with no easy retreat.
The Sanctions Escalator Effect
- Sanctions tend to escalate because failed sanctions prompt calls for harsher measures rather than retreat.
- Mercouris warns that entering the 'sanctions escalator' makes further escalation inevitable.
Sanctions Target Buyers, Not Domestic Production
- US oil sanctions target downstream customers and intermediaries more than Russian domestic operations.
- Mercouris predicts India will recalibrate purchases and use intermediaries to keep trade flowing despite pressure.