Rosenberg: Russia more relieved than rattled by US tariff threat

The article discusses the US government's threat to impose financial consequences on Russia if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days. The author, Rosenberg, suggests that Russia is more relieved than rattled by this threat, as Moscow has already factored in the possibility of further sanctions. The article notes that Russia has been able to weather previous rounds of sanctions and has found ways to mitigate their impact, such as by strengthening economic ties with China. Additionally, the threat of financial consequences is seen as less severe than the direct military confrontation that Russia has already endured in Ukraine. Overall, the article suggests that Russia is not overly concerned about the US tariff threat, as it has already adapted to the sanctions regime and is more focused on its military objectives in Ukraine. The author argues that the threat is unlikely to significantly alter Russia's calculus or push it towards a negotiated settlement in the near future.