How Russia Evades Sanctions? Loopholes are Closing

#thegaze As Russia faces record-breaking sanctions, its reliance on Belarus has intensified. Since 2014, Belarus has helped Russia bypass restrictions, with their cooperation peaking after the invasion of Ukraine. The EU's June 2024 sanctions now target Belarus, blocking re-exports of banned goods to Russia. Belarusian factories produce weapons for Russia, causing short-term economic growth but risking long-term collapse. Russia also uses former Soviet republics like Kazakhstan and Armenia to evade sanctions, though these routes are closing. Watch to uncover how Russia navigates the sanctions maze with Belarus's support.