Sanctions Russia Research Library
Evidence Base
Explore academic research, policy papers, and analytical evidence on sanctions against Russia, their implementation, enforcement, and impact.
2025
The compensatory function of sanctions
A new policy brief by the Institute for Legislative Ideas examines the compensatory function of sanctions, arguing that…
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2025
The Effect of Targeted Sanctions on the Russian Shadow Fleet
Since the imposition of energy sanctions, in particular the price cap on oil, Russia has increasingly relied on…
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2025
Trade Sanctions
This study provides credible estimates on the impacts of sanctions on firms in Russia. It credibly documents that…
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2025
The effect of sanctions on macro talent management: The case of Russia
The impact of sanctions on macro talent management in Russia presents a complex challenge, reshaping the country’s ability…
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2025
Public sentiment towards economic sanctions in the Russia–Ukraine war
The global response to economic sanctions against Russia is not only a matter of policy but also one…
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2025
Russia–Ukraine crisis: The effects on the European stock market
The study investigates the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on European financial markets, specifically analyzing how economic sanctions…
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2025
Long-Run Consequences of Sanctions on Russia
This paper uses a theoretical model to understand the long-term consequences of sustained trade sanctions of the scale…
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2025
Dodging Trade Sanctions? Evidence from Military Goods
Granular trade data from UN Comtrade show that, after the February 2022 escalation of the war, Russia-friendly countries were…
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2025
Trade Sanctions Against Russia: Stylized Facts
The authors compile a unique, product-level dataset capturing trade sanctions directed at Russia in the aftermath of early…
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2025
The Price Cap on Russian Oil Exports, Explained
This paper explores the design and impact of the price cap on Russian oil, implemented by the G7…
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2024
Decision to Leave: Economic Sanctions and Intermediated Trade
December 2024 This paper documents a substantial change in the composition, routing and unit values of Russia’s imports…
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2024
Russian Oil Exports Under International Sanctions
Using a detailed, transaction-level dataset on Russia’s energy exports in the first quarter of 2023, the paper examines…
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