Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Kremlin: EU Sanctions on Russia Will Backfire on Europe
Russia says that if Europe puts more sanctions on it, it will also hurt Europe's economy.
Russia believes these sanctions are unfair.
The EU wants to put more sanctions on Russia's money from energy, its banks, and its military businesses.
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has said that more sanctions would cause problems for Europe.
Russia's economy grew much faster than Europe's economy recently.
Russia has also shown that it can deal with such sanctions.
The Kremlin stated tougher sanctions against Russia will negatively impact European economies.
The EU proposed new sanctions targeting Russia's energy revenues, banks, and military industry.
Vladimir Putin said further EU sanctions would hurt Europe more.
Russia's economy grew at 4.3% in 2024, while the Eurozone grew at 0.9%.
The Kremlin views Western sanctions as illegal.
- Who
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin, and European leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron.
- What
- Kremlin comments on European sanctions against Russia and potential repercussions.
- When
- Remarks published on Sunday.
- Where
- Moscow.
- Why
- To address the proposed new sanctions from the EU and their impact on Russia and Europe.
Russia's Perspective
EU and Western Perspective
Impact of Sanctions
Russia's Perspective
Sanctions are considered illegal and will harm European economies.
EU and Western Perspective
The EU and Western leaders seek to pressure Russia to end the war through sanctions.
- Russian Economic Growth (2024)
- 4.3%
- Eurozone Economic Growth (2024)
- 0.9%
- EU Sanctions Focus
- Energy, Banks, Military
- Kremlin Stance on Sanctions
- Illegal
