You claimed the sanctions we're a failure implying a Russian success. That's wrong, they've completely overhauled their economy, fucked their population and lost skilled professionals.

Europe has only hurt itself was the other assertion but given the unity among members against the war I'd argue the opposite. It also convinced other nations to join NATO which is a complete failure for Russia.

My grocery bills have gone down and I don't know what to tell you regarding rent, my mortgage is fine.