Cases involving sanctions circumvention in the EU often do not reach criminal prosecution because of the difficulty of proving intent, the lack of resources among
The European Union must firmly закрепить its rejection of Russian energy supplies as a long-term strategic course and bring the implementation of the Versailles Declaration
The European Union needs to take military requirements into account more flexibly in the implementation of its climate policy, since under conditions of full-scale war,
In Latvia, Russia is promoting disinformation narratives about a “failed state” and the systemic oppression of Russian-speakers, using state media and a broader ecosystem of
Europe still has the means to hit the Kremlin harder — but only if it is ready to break its remaining fossil-fuel dependence on Russia,
Europe must sever its remaining energy ties with Russia as quickly as possible, crack down more harshly on the operation of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” and
Criminal liability for circumventing anti-Russian sanctions should be regarded as a natural part of sanctions policy; however, its practical application will require time due to
Europe should abandon the illusion of full energy independence and focus on strengthening the stability of energy supply chains through a more diversified energy portfolio,
Europe needs not only to expand strategic fuel reserves and diversify supply routes, but also to maintain a certain level of its own oil and
Against the backdrop of risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the broader instability of global supplies, Europe is still only partially prepared for a