If the European Union bites the bullet and challenges Russia's food import bans at the WTO, the bitter battle of sanctions and trade embargoes could claim yet another, unexpected victim - the World Trade Organization itself.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
The Moscow Times: EU case against Russia’s import bans would unravel WTO
Having joined only in 2012, Russia is new to the WTO, and has demonstrated a willingness to bend the rules over the past two years.
