EU Sanctions Cripple Russia's Economy: Intelligence Confirms

EU Sanctions Impacting Russian Economy: Von der Leyen Highlights Negative Effects Brussels, May 22, 2025 – The economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the European Union are having a significant negative impact, according to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. In a recent press briefing, von der Leyen stated that the sanctions, which include a price cap on oil and energy resources, as well as measures targeting the banking sector, are causing considerable harm to the Russian economy. She added that intelligence reports confirm a worsening economic situation. "We expect the consequences of the sanctions to become even more noticeable in the coming months," von der Leyen said. The statement underscores the EU's strategy of using economic pressure to influence Russia's actions. While the long-term effects remain to be seen, the immediate consequences are clearly impacting the Russian economy.