Armenia’s Involvement in Russia’s
Efforts to Bypass Western Sanctions
Orkhan Baghirov
10 October 2023
Following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, Western states responded with a series
of severe sanctions and export restrictions aimed at undermining Russia’s economic
capacity to fund the war. These sanctions primarily focused on Russia’s vital oil and
gas industry, which serves as a major revenue source. Sanctions were also targeted at
other sectors, like engineering, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. These
measures effectively restricted Russia’s ability to import various products essential for
its defense industry, including electrical and transportation equipment, technological
components, machinery, and vehicle parts.