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Are international sanctions ever considered against Israel?
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Are international sanctions of any kind ever considered against Israel? If not, why?
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Israel has faced and continues to face many different types of international boycotts some have ...
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Are international sanctions ever considered against Israel?
Yes, there are sanctions against Israel.
According to BDS Watch (2014),
More than 17 EU countries have issued guidance discouraging businesses
from having economic ties with Israeli settlements. The ...
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Why did Russia vote to renew the arms embargo and other sanctions on Yemen?
To add to the 'probably because the Saudis wanted that' list:
Russia supported the Saudis vs the West in some respects in that conflict, e.g.
In October 2021, Russia voted against a Dutch resolution ...
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Why did Russia vote to renew the arms embargo and other sanctions on Yemen?
Russia adheres to a constructive peaceful policy as far as it possible. All according to the UN Law and with supporting the sovereign and legal Yemen government. i do not understand why Russia should ...
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Why did Russia vote to renew the arms embargo and other sanctions on Yemen?
The short answer is oil. Russia's also has interest to maintain good relations with the Saudis, which seems to be very beneficial to both sides, and this vote might be a nod towards them.
Russia, ...
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Have any EU countries (or EU as whole) banned Russian Vodka?
As of 2023 Russian-made vodka is commonly available in Czech Republic and other EU countries. Here's one example of an online store selling it:
A store in Ireland has Russian vodka in stock as well:
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