'Sanctions Do Not Really Work': Seychelles FM Criticizes Unilateral Pressure
12:01 31.10.2026 (Updated: 13:03 31.10.2026)
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'Sanctions Do Not Really Work': Seychelles FM Criticizes Unilateral Pressure
The growing use of unilateral sanctions is "a bit sad" and highly ineffective, Barry Faure told Sputnik Africa, emphasizing that such measures are applied selectively.
Key statements from the minister:
⭕Sanctions are typically wielded by the powerful against the less powerful, often without a solid basis in international law.
⭕Beyond targeting the opposing party, these restrictions severely impact third countries not involved in a conflict, making normal trade and diplomatic relations difficult.
⭕Despite the restrictions, Russia's economy has actually grown over the past four years. Without sanctions, global trade and cooperation—including Seychelles' own dealings with Moscow—would have been much better.
The growing use of unilateral sanctions is "a bit sad" and highly ineffective, Barry Faure told Sputnik Africa, emphasizing that such measures are applied selectively.
Key statements from the minister:
⭕Sanctions are typically wielded by the powerful against the less powerful, often without a solid basis in international law.
⭕Beyond targeting the opposing party, these restrictions severely impact third countries not involved in a conflict, making normal trade and diplomatic relations difficult.
⭕Despite the restrictions, Russia's economy has actually grown over the past four years. Without sanctions, global trade and cooperation—including Seychelles' own dealings with Moscow—would have been much better.
