How Russian oligarchs challenge sanctions in secret courts

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How Special Enforcement Rights (ISDS) help Russian oligarchs

Imagine the following: In response to the war against Ukraine, the EU imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, freezes their billions in assets – and then those same oligarchs sue European states for compensation. Sounds absurd? But that's exactly what's happening. And the sums at stake are dizzying.

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