The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has commented on the tenth package of European Union sanctions targeting Moscow, arguing that the series of restrictive measures continues to prove their own ineffectiveness. The ministry’s position, outlined in a formal statement, suggests that each new round of restrictions reveals growing doubts about the EU’s ability to predict outcomes and to achieve meaningful change in Russia’s policies. The message asserts that the sanctions strategy, instead of delivering decisive consequences, ends up demonstrating that anti-Russian measures do not achieve their advertised aims and that their impact on the broader geopolitical landscape remains limited.
The ministry further contends that the EU’s restrictive policy is eroding Europe’s economic sovereignty, as the structure and scope of sanctions expand. According to the statement, this expansion isolates European markets from potential avenues of cooperation with Russia and accelerates a self-imposed divergence between the two sides. The ministry claims that as the penalties accumulate, the EU finds itself increasingly detached from Moscow on matters of energy security, trade, and strategic planning, thereby diminishing its own ability to pursue common interests with Russia.
In parallel commentary, reflections from other European observers were cited, including a former member of parliament from France who questioned the likelihood of the current sanctions cycle lasting beyond the tenth package. The remarks point to perceived deep and ongoing disagreements within the European Union about the effectiveness and fairness of continuing penalties. The observation notes that such divisions appear to be widening, potentially influencing the trajectory of future sanctions decisions and the unity of EU foreign policy toward Russia. The cited analyses emphasize that the spectrum of opinions across EU member states remains broad, with some voices warning that continued punitive measures could provoke internal tensions and complicate consensus-building at the European level. [RIA Novosti]