Embargoes , Extradition and Sanctions
Embargo Embargoes serve as a powerful tool to impose a comprehensive ban on trade, investment, and economic activities, specifically targeting a particular country or group of countries. These measures are strategically implemented to apply pressure on a nation, compelling it to reconsider its policies, actions, or address potential threats. The scope of an embargo can range from restricting specific goods and services to imposing comprehensive economic barriers affecting multiple sectors. Example : EU embargo on Russia In response to the Russian involvement in the conflict in Ukraine that started in early 2014, the EU imposed on 31 July 2014 sanctions against Russia, including an arms embargo, by adopting Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP, and Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. The sanctions prohibited any involvement in the supply of arms and services related to military to Russia or dual use items for military use or military end-users in Russi...