Russia managed to circumvent Western sanctions with the help of allies from Asia and Africa. In this respect writer The French newspaper Le Monde is talking about the French admiral Alain Houdot de Denville.
Confronted with the western bloc, Russia developed various strategies to resist economic sanctions. The Admiral noted that these include rapprochement with China within the framework of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
The publication noted that Russia is seeking access to international ports, therefore using its ships in the worldwide recognized Indian registry. In this way, it manages to circumvent trade restrictions.
In addition, shipowners from Asia and Africa use their ships under other flags, especially under the Greek flag. That’s why the European Union is keeping an eye on these merchant ships, which provide about 70% of Russia’s energy revenues.
At the end of March, European Union Prosecutor General Laura Quevesi, knowledgeableThe EU prosecutor’s office needs legal grounds to prosecute those it believes helped circumvent sanctions against the Russian Federation.