In a notable departure from their usual dismissive attitude, top Kremlin propagandists are seething with rage over the recent round of US sanctions targeting the Russian economy. The measures, announced by the US Treasury Department on June 12, have triggered a fiery response from the state TV host and mouthpiece-in-chief, Vladimir Solovyov.

During his morning show, Full Contact, Solovyov expressed his anger, labeling the sanctions as "sanctions from hell" and deeming those imposing them as "total devils." He lambasted Russia's Central Bank, claiming they were ill-prepared for the onslaught of Western restrictions.

Later in the day, during The Evening With Vladimir Solovyov, the host's mood remained unchanged. He lamented that Russia is surrounded by enemies and emphasized the need for vigilance. Solovyov declared that a war is underway, and the West is fighting against Russia in a serious manner. He also criticized the country's reliance on imports, highlighting the scarce capabilities Russia possesses in key areas.

The sweeping new US measures specifically targeted the Moscow Exchange, the main financial trading platform in Russia, accusing it of supporting the Kremlin's war machine. These sanctions have broadened the risk of secondary sanctions for foreign financial institutions engaged with Moscow's military-industrial complex, resulting in the suspension of dollar and euro transactions on the Moscow Exchange.

While stocks initially plummeted in response to the sanctions, they later recovered. However, Russian economists have warned that the new limitations will significantly impact the cost of doing business for Russia's economy, leading to a potential worsening of inflation.

The Russian government is fully aware of the economic consequences imposed by the country's involvement in conflicts, prompting it to implement tax increases. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov claimed that these tax hikes were demanded by the Russian people, with propaganda efforts paving the way for their adoption into law.

In a retaliatory call-to-action, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, urged Russians to seek vulnerabilities and inflict "maximum harm" on Western societies and infrastructure. While these statements were punctuated with biblical verses demanding revenge, such rhetoric aligns with the Kremlin's agenda to deter Western support for Ukraine and impose additional costs against Russia.

In a display that raises questions about authenticity, another rally advocating for nuclear strikes against Washington took place in Moscow. These demonstrations, conveniently uninterrupted by the authorities, reinforce the Kremlin's agenda of instilling fear in the West while portraying President Putin as a reasonable leader in comparison to the state TV propagandists who demand nuclear strikes.

Political scientist Dmitry Kulikov echoed the sentiments of the Kremlin propagandists, accusing the Western world of attempting to "kill and rob" Russia once again.

As these tensions escalate, Kremlin propagandists find solace in the potential return of former US President Donald Trump to the White House. They believe that Trump's foreign policy advisors would prioritize China as America's biggest threat, granting Russia a much-desired reprieve.

The latest US sanctions have triggered an unusual response from Kremlin propagandists, underscoring the growing strain between Russia and the West. As both sides continue to engage in economic and geopolitical battles, the impact on global relations remains uncertain.