Kaja Kallas Explains Why She Believes Sanctions Are Effective

According to her, the restrictions have already cost Russia 1 trillion euros — money Moscow cannot now spend on military purposes.

EU foreign policy chief separately highlighted the impact on the 'shadow fleet,' complicating the financing of military operations. Kallas acknowledged that Russia is finding sophisticated ways to circumvent the bans but assured that the EU is responding flexibly and continuously closing these loopholes with new measures.