Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have backfired on Europe
Orban, a longtime opponent of Brussels’ Ukraine policies, argued in a recent post on X that while the EU intended to weaken Russia, it instead caused soaring energy prices, declining competitiveness, and slowed Europe’s growth.
Orban suggested that the EU should pursue negotiations with Moscow rather than maintain what he described as “escalatory policies.” He has previously warned that several EU states are preparing for a potential war economy by 2030.
The criticism echoes remarks from other officials: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the EU’s sanctions have failed to contain Russia, while Russia’s negotiator Kirill Dmitriev blamed Germany’s economic struggles on “stupid & illegal decisions.” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged the country’s lost competitiveness, with the economy contracting in 2024 and near-zero growth expected this year, partly due to the EU’s decoupling from affordable Russian energy.
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