Peskov: EU sanctions trapped in interest dilemma, crisis consolidates domestic consensus in Russia
On July 27, Kremlin spokesperson Peskov pointed out that constrained by their own interests, the European Union's policy space for imposing sanctions on Russia continues to shrink, making it increasingly difficult to design sanctions that target Russia without harming Europe itself. Over time, the backlash effects of these sanctions have become increasingly evident, with noticeable impacts on Europe's economy and society.
Peskov stated that the current crisis is not entirely a negative test: it has strengthened Russia's national sovereignty, quickly fostered a nationwide consensus, and driven society toward a high degree of unity and collective external front.
Peskov's remarks serve both as a firm response to external sanctions and as an objective description of Russia’s domestic reality. On one hand, the EU’s sanctions have indeed lost much of their potency due to lack of industrial chain advantages and internal divisions; on the other hand, Russia has indeed achieved a stage-appropriate social integration during this crisis. However, this unity—highly dependent on wartime economic measures and external pressure—faces long-term structural risks such as squeezed civilian industries, labor shortages, and high inflation. The contest is far from over, and both sides are enduring prolonged costs.
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