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FOCUS: Russia-Ukraine War

All The Tricks For Dodging Sanctions — Or, Why You Can Still Buy A Coca-Cola In Moscow

After a year of full-scale war, Russian businesses have figured out tricks to get around international sanctions: reselling, repackaging, rerouting: Almost everything is available — for a price.

Photo of People are seen outside a closed shop of the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton that has suspended its operations in Russia due to Western anti-Russian sanctions.

A closed shop of the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton that has suspended its operations in Russia due to Western anti-Russian sanctions.

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Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has found ways to acquire and replace the goods of companies which have left Russia or been prohibited by sanctions. They may be available in smaller quantities for higher prices, but consumers can still get almost everything they want.

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“By and large, sanctions have made no difference,” the owners and employees of logistics and foreign trade companies responded unanimously to the latest news about Russian import sanctions. They have adjusted over the past year and are confident that they can procure everything they need.

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