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This chapter delves into the repercussions of sanctions on both the sender states and third parties. The impact of sanctions on sender states has not been extensively explored in the existing research. Borozna and Kochtcheeva argue that due to the deep integration of Russia’s economy into the global trade system, the effects of sanctions against Russia are reverberating worldwide. The initial signs of these consequences are already evident, with rising energy prices, the closure of businesses in Europe, and increased food shortages in various parts of the world. This demonstrates that the impact of sanctions is not confined to Russia alone but extends to the sender states and even to nations that were not directly involved in imposing the sanctions. These sanctions contribute to shifts in global politics and alliances, particularly in the context of Russia’s strategic partnerships with non-Western actors.
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Borozna, A., Kochtcheeva, L.V. (2024). Implications of Sanctions to the Rest of the World. In: War by Other Means. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51370-1_7
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