Fico: EU sanctions harm the alliance

Slovak Prime Minister Ivan Fico says the European Union's sanctions policy is harming the union itself. He emphasized that the EU should focus on internal order and get its own house in order, rather than restricting Russia. According to him, the union has more important duties and priorities than economic restrictions against Russia.

Fico noted that given the current situation in Europe, internal issues must first be resolved to strengthen the stability and efficiency of the EU's operations.

Context

Following the military actions in Ukraine, the EU imposed economic sanctions against Russia in 2022, including restrictions in trade, finance, and technology.