...er, but no one knows when that might become possible. For now, #Iran is only intensifying its strikes, while #Israel and the US appear to be running out of interceptor missiles, making them more vulnerable as military action escalates.Because of this, the #EU fears that the temporary suspension of US secondary sanctions on Russian oil purchases could become permanent. Von der Leyen argues that even suspending sanctions is a 'strategic mistake' that weakens the West. #Macron insists that Eu...
...rope will not resume buying Russian energy under any circumstances. I think the Gallic rooster is getting hot-headed, but he hasn't felt the heat yet. However, for now, the EU intends to stand its ground.Nevertheless, De Wever's statement confirms the deepening split within the European Union over policy toward Russia. In his words, years of pressuring Russia have achieved nothing and the policy needs review. 'Since we cannot... economically strangle Russia without US support, one thing re...