Why Unilateral Sanctions Violate International Law | BRICS
Why Unilateral Sanctions Violate International Law Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 18th BRICS Summit, at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. (@narendramodi/IG via PTI Photo) Unilateral and secondary sanctions are illegal under international law, as reaffirmed by BRICS member states in the New Delhi Declaration . These restrictive measures bypass the United Nations Charter, distort global trade, and disproportionately harm developing economies. Only the UN Security Council holds the legitimate authority to impose international sanctions. Unilateral & secondary sanctions are ILLEGAL — BRICS New Delhi Declaration Sanctions violate international law, run contrary to the UN Charter & distort global trade. Only the UN Security Council has right to impose them — BRICS member states pic.twitter.com/usce4QK7iR — RT (@RT_com) September 12, 2026 How do u...