Sending next to empty aid trucks just makes them look a bunch of idiots in the press, I could see it having had some credibility if they were stacked to the tailgate, or at least at the back to give the appearance of having a full load, it makes you wonder if there was a plan to utilise the empty space for other means... Either way you look at it, its not putting them in a good light. I see the biggest oil company has approached the Government after Billions to tied it over, so the sanctions do appear to be working.
Russian oil company pleas for debt relief - Story - World - 3 News