Bangladesh, Jan. 29 -- The imposition of Western sanctions on Russia has been one of the most significant geopolitical developments in recent years. Initially aimed at crippling Russias economy and deterring its military operations, these sanctions have instead produced unintended consequences. Rather than isolating Russia, they have accelerated its economic realignment with non-Western powers, challenging the dominance of Western financial systems.

While the world became aware of the unjustified sanctions imposed on Russia by Western nations only after Moscow began its Special Military Operation in February 2022, such measures actually began as early as 2008, immediately following the conflict between Russia and Georgia.

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