Russia dismisses EU sanctions as ineffective

Russia's Foreign Ministry says Brussels is incapable of influencing Russia's foreign policy with its latest sanctions package.

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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the European Union's 20th package of sanctions as ineffective. The ministry stated that Brussels is not capable of influencing Russia's foreign policy. This response follows the EU's latest round of measures aimed at pressuring Moscow over its actions in Ukraine and other geopolitical issues. The statement reinforces Russia's long-standing position that Western sanctions will not alter its strategic decisions.

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