Over 5,532 International Sanctions Imposed on Russia, Most from the U.S.
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Russia is now the country with the most international sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine. Citing data from *Castellum.AI*, Russia has received 5,532 international sanctions as of March 6, 2022.
The United States is the largest issuer of sanctions against Russia, imposing 1,194 sanctions. Canada ranks second with 908 sanctions.
Switzerland is in third place with 824 sanctions. The European Union has imposed 766 sanctions on Russia.
A total of 2,778 sanctions were imposed after February 22, 2022, when Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the sovereignty of the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine. Of this total, 90% of the sanctions target individuals, such as politicians, officials, oligarchs, and their families.
These sanctions against individuals aim to pressure Putin's associates and the conglomerates that have benefited from Russia's economic and foreign policies.
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