Double-Secret Probation

While the Western Alliance entertains itself with illusions regarding the effectiveness of sanctions, thinking adversaries continue to outmaneuver us on the geopolitical chessboard. Perhaps double-secret sanctions/probation are the answer?

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Russias-Shadow-Fleet-is-a-Ticking-Geopolitical-Timebomb.html

"...seaborne Russian oil is almost entirely heading to the Asian markets, with India, China, and Turkey being the biggest buyers. In 2023, 86% of oil exports went to friendly countries compared to 40% in 2021, and 84% of petroleum product exports compared to 30% in 2021."

And for those unfamiliar with the historical reference...