I don't think Russia has "bounced back." And coloring their war-making ability as "just fine" erases all differentiation in cost and effectiveness caused by sanctions.

> What is the point of them now?

I mean, I think they still impose cost and hinder Russia's war-making ability. So it's good to keep them if you like that impact?

You have also moved the goalposts some from upthread[1]:

> The sanctions have failed to do anything.

[1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35628560