EUROPEAN STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY STUDIES, pages: 139 - 150, 2025

Western Sanctions on Russia and the Emergence of an Anti-Western Coalition – Implications for the Global Order

Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/UWCF4800

Rezumat: The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has profoundly reshaped the international order, triggering unprecedented sanctions imposed by Western powers. This article analyzes the impact of these sanctions on Russia’s internal stability and external orientation, emphasizing the emergence of an anti-Western bloc centered around Russia, Iran, and North Korea. By examining bilateral relations and strategic cooperation among these states, the study highlights how sanctions have not only attempted to constrain Russian aggression but have also catalyzed the reconfiguration of global power dynamics, accelerating the transition towards a multipolar world order.