Skepticism in Poland – sanctions against Russia “do not work as hoped”

The national-conservative politician pointed out on Saturday during a meeting with EU parliamentarian Roberta Metsola in a Polish refugee reception center that the Russian ruble exchange rate has now returned to its pre-attack level.

“Not as some would have liked”
“This means that all the economic measures – micro and macroeconomic, financial, budgetary and monetary – have not worked as some politicians would have liked,” Morawiecki said. In some EU countries, under pressure from the economy, relations with Russia are even normalizing. This was sternly rejected by the EU Prime Minister and NATO member.

Europe is threatened with humiliation
Morawiecki said: “There will be no return to normal until Ukraine has defended its freedom and sovereignty. Until that happens, Europe will be exposed to weakness, humiliated, toothless and unable to act in accordance with its fundamental universal values ​​such as freedom.” and the right to life.” That is why more “real sanctions” are needed, and at the same time more money is needed from the EU to support Ukrainian refugees in the shelters.

Energy sector spared from new sanctions
Meanwhile, the EU is already working on new sanctions against Russia, according to economic commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. However, the energy sector will not be affected. At the same time, the war is likely to lower growth in the EU. The earlier forecast of economic growth of four percent is too optimistic and will not be achieved. But there is no threat of a recession, he adds.