Despite sanctions, many countries are still importing Russian products

By HJ Mai

Published August 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM HST

Economic sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine were set to force Moscow's hand. But the U.S. and Europe continue to rely on Russian imports.

HJ Mai

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