The weaponization of money

Could This Be The First Economic World War?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the biggest ever economic sanction response since World War II. Although economic warfare has been fought before, we are entering a new, unprecedented era of the weaponization of money, writes Alan Bollard. 

 

When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine it was soon clear that there would be widespread condemnation by other countries, but little military assistance. What has eventuated is the biggest declaration of economic warfare since World War II.

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Phox Duong 16 March 2022

absolutely true that the military escalation between Russia and Ukraine right now has been affecting our economics situation. The price of many products have been increasing without any records before. The financial cooperation among many countries has been changed. I care so much about news in the world like this and I get updated information from apps on Apkfun and today, I have known more source of reading many professional analysis about many cases in the world from here.

Roman Colman 15 March 2022

When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine it was soon clear that there would be widespread condemnation by other countries, but little military assistance. What has eventuated is the biggest declaration of economic warfare since World War II.