# Russia-Western economic sanctions and retaliation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-western-economic-sanctions-and-retaliation > Updated: 2026-10-22T17:29:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Western allies have increasingly utilized the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to enforce sanctions against Russian oil. By invoking Article 110, nations are exercising boarding and inspection rights to disrupt the ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers used by Russia to bypass insurance and environmental standards. In response to economic pressures, Russian military strikes in Ukraine have targeted infrastructure belonging to major American corporations, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and McDonald’s. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized these strikes on American enterprises as a “clear signal directed at the United States.” Concurrently, reports indicate that Russia has utilized former Soviet Union nations to circumvent international economic restrictions, including those targeting dual-use technology and industrial items. These sanctions aim to constrict the Russian economy to a level where it can no longer sustain military operations in Ukraine. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Russia utilizes former Soviet nations to bypass EU sanctions Russia is using former Soviet Union nations to bypass international sanctions designed to restrict its economy and ability to fund the war in Ukraine. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-utilizes-former-soviet-nations-to-bypass-eu-sanctions ### 2026-10-14: Russia targets American businesses in Ukraine amid maritime oil sanctions Western nations are using maritime law to intercept sanctioned Russian oil while Russia escalates drone and missile strikes against American-owned businesses and infrastructure in Ukraine. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-targets-american-businesses-in-ukraine-amid-maritime-oil-sanctions --- Cite as: Russia-Western economic sanctions and retaliation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-western-economic-sanctions-and-retaliation