Concept of Digital Sanctions as a New Type of Economic Sanctions in the Digital Technologies Era: Introduction of Digital Sanctions against Russia and their Consequences

DOI: 10.33917/es-2.200.2025.92-103

Recently, the world has faced new challenges in the field of international relations and economics, among which special place is given to digital sanctions. Unlike traditional economic sanctions, which are typically regulated through physical goods or financial transactions, digital sanctions actively target technology, data and internet infrastructure. The consequences of these measures affect both the economy, which loses access to key technologies, and the social sphere, where monitoring and control become more stringent. The article addresses two main research questions: can the sanctions targeting digital technologies and developments be regarded as an advanced form of economic sanctions, and what will be the economic losses for Russia? As digital transformation continues to revolutionize economies around the world, this study argues that digital sanctions have significant economic impacts on targeted countries. By analyzing the characteristics and effects of recent sanctions against Russia, the study provides insight into the changing landscape of sanctions mechanisms and diplomacy in the digital age.

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