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Sanctions and world trade

Sanctions disrupt traditional trade routes and financial networks, forcing countries and businesses to find alternative ways to operate. This can lead to shifts in global supply chains and commodity prices. The goal is to isolate Russia economically, but it inevitably has ripple effects across the international trading system.

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