The EU criticizes the lifting of sanctions on Russia because "it gives Moscow more revenue to wage war"

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, criticized a decision by the United States to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel. Speaking on a Saturday, Kallas warned that this move provides Moscow with increased financial resources to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine.

The policy disagreement highlights tensions between Western allies regarding enforcement mechanisms against Russia's energy sector. According to the EU official, allowing Russian diesel back into certain markets directly bolsters the Kremlin's wartime economy by generating additional revenue streams.