TV Nova | Strengthening of sanctions against Russia's allies
The anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the European Union are not having the desired effect. After two years, it is becoming clear that the sanctions are hitting the Russian economy, but are not preventing them from being circumvented, with Asian countries, led by China, playing a major role. Thus, the Union included several companies from China and Hong Kong in the February round of sanctions. Viktor Danek, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented on the possible consequences in a report for the main broadcast news TV Nova.
28. March 2024
In this case, I would say that it was just a trial balloon to test whether, for example, there would be some particularly strong retaliation from China. It is certainly not just third countries; it is also the countries of the European Union that are involved in the sanctions bypass.
Listen to the full report from about 10. minute here.
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