Have Sanctions Against Russia Backfired? What Apartheid-Era South Africa Tells Us About Who May Be Profiting

Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa

Even as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw in relations with Russia. Many of those who rushed to divest from the country, selling off assets after the full-scale invasion in 2022, may now be reassessing their options. It’s also becoming clear that some of these […] The post Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa appeared first on Asia Times.

Have sanctions against Russia backfired? What apartheid-era South Africa tells us about who may be profiting

There are no longer any golden arches logos in Russia, but is the firm hoping for a return? forden/ShutterstockEven as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw in relations with Russia. Many of those who rushed to divest from the country, selling off assets after the full-scale invasion in 2022, may now be reassessing their options. It’s also becoming clear that some of these compan…