Thousands of far-reaching sanctions have been imposed by dozens of countries on Russian banks, businesses, and people since the start of the conflict in Ukraine in 2022. These sanctions have had a significant impact on the Russian economy, but their effectiveness in achieving their stated goals is still being debated.
With the election of President-elect Donald Trump, who has stated his intention to use sanctions "as little as possible," questions about the future of these sanctions are being raised. Trump has also promised to end the war in Ukraine, which could further complicate the issue.
It remains to be seen what impact Trump's policies will have on the sanctions regime against Russia. However, it is clear that the issue of sanctions will be a major focus of his administration's foreign policy.
5 Comments
Habibi
I believe fresh leadership can help mend ties and bring about positive change.
ZmeeLove
How can we trust a leader who seems to side with Russia over NATO allies?
Coccinella
We need to hold Russia accountable, not reward them with a rollback of sanctions.
Mariposa
It’s encouraging to see a potential shift towards finding common ground.
Muchacha
Reducing sanctions will send the wrong message about international accountability.