Sanctions don't really work': Seychelles' foreign minister criticizes unilateral pressure The growing use of unilateral sanctions is "a bit sad" and highly ineffective, Barry Power told Sputnik Africa, stressing that such measures are applied selectively. Key statements by the Minister: Sanctions are usually used by the powerful against the less powerful, often without a solid basis in international law. Beyond targeting the opposing side, these restrictions severely affect third countries not involved in the conflict, making normal trade and diplomatic relations difficult. Despite the restrictions, Russia's economy has actually grown over the past four years. Without sanctions, trade and global cooperation - including Seychelles' dealings with Moscow - would be much better. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Sanctions don't really work': Seychelles' foreign minister criticizes unilateral pressure The growing use of unilateral sanctions is "a bit sad" and highly ineffective, Barry Power told Sputnik Africa, stressing that such measures are applied selectively. Key statements by the Minister: Sanctions are usually used by the powerful against the less powerful, often without a solid basis in international law. Beyond targeting the opposing side, these restrictions severely affect third countries not involved in the conflict, making normal trade and diplomatic relations difficult. Despite the restrictions, Russia's economy has actually grown over the past four years. Without sanctions, trade and global cooperation - including Seychelles' dealings with Moscow - would be much better. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.