Putin Reveals How Russia Is Fighting Back West’s 30,000+ Sanctions At BRICS Summit 2026

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Published12 Sep 2026, 04:48 PM IST

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Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia faces 30,000 sanctions — more than double the total restrictions imposed on every other country combined. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, he delivered a sharp attack on Western economic pressure. Putin described global trade coercion as “ugly,” citing the destruction of pipelines, blockade of transport corridors, illegal restrictions and the threat of secondary sanctions.