The EU's Options to Limit Russia's Arms Exports
The EU's Options to Limit Russia's Arms Exports

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Economic policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; Russia; trade; economy; arms; export; limit;
Summary/Abstract: In response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, the European Union may consider imposing an embargo on Russian arms exports to its partners in the form of secondary sanctions. The aim would be to discourage third countries from purchasing weapons from Russia and to reduce the profits of the Russian defence industry. This could translate into lower revenues for the Russian budget and limiting its influence in the world. The EU should coordinate actions with the U.S. and its allies, including adopting a programme of support in the replacement of Russian weapons by states that are its traditional recipients.

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