The Russian Resilience Against Sanctions: The Roles of Proactive Policies and External Geopolitical Factors
Journal: Journal of Humanity and Society (insan & toplum)
Year: 2025

This study examines the effectiveness of economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and its Western allies following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Although designed to exert significant economic and political pressure, the impact of these sanctions has been undermined by several factors. Using a case study methodology, this research constructs an analytical framework to explore the relatively limited effectiveness of the sanctions. First, it