Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions
By DW
29 April 2024 |
10:33 am
Iran has been living with Western sanctions for almost 40 years, and never have so many sanctions been imposed so quickly as against Russia. Although their effect is limited, there is little alternative.
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