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  I don't understand the end game. Show the world your military sucks. Have your military destroyed. Sanctions upon sanctions. Lose companies and tourism. 
  And then, GREAT SUCCESS?
context: The rouble lost about 8% against the dollar last week and is on course for a monthly decline after an oil embargo and price cap came into force. The finance ministry has said the recent slump was related to recovering imports. >
  
  But, but, but , I thought the Russian government said the price cap wouldn't do anything! >
  
  Perhaps they're right, because maybe the rouble is already worthless. You can't make a worthless currency more worthless. * taps forehead  *