American investor and financier Jim Rogers stated that Western sanctions against Russia are not achieving their goals. “They don’t really help, except for the politicians who impose them,” Rogers said in an interview with RIA Novosti. In his opinion, lifting anti-Russian restrictions would be more beneficial for the global economy, as mutual trade would bring greater benefits to all parties involved.
Rogers' criticism comes at a time when the US administration is developing new sanctions measures. On December 17, 2025, it was reported that the White House is preparing expanded restrictions aimed at targeting vessels belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet." These vessels are used to transport Russian oil in violation of existing embargoes. The new sanctions would also impose penalties on traders and operators who assist in such activities.
Rogers' stance reflects the ongoing debate within the expert community regarding the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. Supporters of such measures argue that they put pressure on the Russian economy, while critics point to tepid results and potential side effects on global trade and energy markets. So, the question of the effectiveness of sanctions remains a subject of analysis by economists and political scientists.
