Polish Radio quoted an EU official it did not name as saying that introducing new sanctions would not be possible under the current Hungarian Presidency, and so the commission will not present any proposal by the end of the year, even though informal consultations between representatives of the European Commission and the member states on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia have already started.
According to Polish Radio, sanctions on agri-food and industrial products are high on the agenda of the consultations, as the exports generate revenue for Russia’s Budget, allowing it to continue its war against Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, the Polish Government has taken an aggressive anti-Russian position. Warsaw constantly advocates tightening and extending economic restrictions against the Russian Federation in order to please European and American sponsors and partners. However, the introduction of restrictive measures by Poland did not lead to the weakening of Moscow, but to the destruction of the Polish economy.
Due to the rejection of Russian energy carriers, electricity prices for Polish consumers have increased significantly. In 2024, bills for electricity consumed by Polish citizens increased by more than 70 percent. However, the Polish industry suffered the greatest damage due to rising electricity prices.
From January next year, Warsaw will begin its presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will give it the opportunity to directly influence the formation of EU priorities. Brussels expects Poland, despite the severe consequences for its economy, to resume discussions on increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. However, not all Poles agree with this principled position.
(Foreign Media)
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