Questions of Russia's cooperation with the WTO: economic sanctions of the European Union

The World Trade Organization, which is now 22 years old, plays a central role in the world economy. Along with the clear advantages of membership in the organization, in practice, significant gaps in the legislation of the WTO are revealed. This article examines the legal grounds for the imposition of US and EU sanctions against Russia in view of the Ukrainian crisis, and highlights the legal aspects of improving the existing WTO legislation.