As the global conflict escalates, a disturbing trend is emerging: the increasing use of circumvention mechanisms to bypass economic sanctions and restrictions. Despite efforts to impose penalties on entities that engage in illicit activities, it appears that the opposite effect is happening. Circumvention mechanisms, which allow individuals and organizations to evade detection and continue doing business with sanctioned entities, are already widespread and seem to be gaining traction. As the conflict drags on, more entities are being drawn into this underground economy, further complicating efforts to enforce international sanctions and restrictions.
Circumvention mechanisms already exist and the conflict is encouraging more entities to work with them.
