Sanctions
Assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Putin’s regime, their economic impact, and strategies for future measures
EU Imports of Russian Gas
In 2023, the EU was the largest buyer of Russia's pipeline gas, purchasing 36% of its exports, followed by Turkey (31%) and China (28%)
Recent Sanctions of OFAC Targeting Russia’s Oil and Gas Industry
Objectively speaking, the evolving US sanctions regime has had a significant impact on the Russian oil and gas industry
Do not ask, if sanctions work. They do, but…
Despite certain criticisms, sanctions do have a damaging effect on Russian economy, but it is long-term and insufficient to stop Putin’s aggression
Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions Targeting Russian Companies and Individuals
This report evaluates the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions targeting Russian companies and individuals using the detailed trade data from 2021-2022 compiled by the Federal Customs Service of Russia
The dust has settled. The Russian economy and sanctions: Who’s who?
In the few months following the start of its war on Ukraine, Russia became the most sanctioned nation in the world. The total number of sanctions levied against Russia is currently estimated at 11,000
Sanctions Needed for Duma Deputies Legislating Repression
A group of deputies from the Russian State Duma, members of the notorious “Commission to Investigate Outside Interference,” established by the Federation Council, has presented a package of…
Sanction Putin, not Russia
The new round of sanctions against Russia’s authorities naturally begs the question: will they simply backfire, rallying Russia’s citizens around Putin and worsening the already-negative perception of the…
The new old sanctions: why the U.S. Senate’s decision is so dangerous for Russia
Keeping U.S. financial sanctions enforced for an indefinite period could slow down Russia's efforts to rebuild its economy. The legislation draft aimed against Russia and endorsed by the…
The Tsar and His Business Serfs
Free Russia Foundation and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies are happy to present our new joint report “The Tsar and His Business Serfs. Russian Oligarchs and SMEs…