EU Sanctions Against Belarus and Russia: MEP Calls Policy 'Pointless'

Sanctions Against Belarus and Russia: MEP from Slovenia Calls EU Policy Pointless MINSK, BELARUS – June 9, 2025 – A member of the European Parliament from Slovenia has criticized the European Union's sanctions policy against Belarus and Russia, calling it "pointless." The MEP, whose name has not been publicly released, expressed his opposition during a recent interview filmed in Minsk. His statement is significant given the ongoing tensions between the EU and these two countries. "The policy of the European Union doesn't make sense at all right now," the MEP stated in the interview. "Our party and I are against any sanctions against Russia and Belarus. I have never supported any anti-Russian or anti-Belarusian position." He further argued that the sanctions are not achieving their intended goals and that dialogue and cooperation are a more effective approach. The MEP's comments highlight a growing debate within the EU about the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy tool. The interview provides a valuable perspective from a member of the European Parliament who represents a country with a unique geopolitical position. While the EU aims to curb economic growth in Russia and its allies, the MEP suggests that the sanctions may be inadvertently harming the very people they are intended to help, and that a different approach is needed. The interview concludes with the MEP advocating for increased dialogue and business cooperation between the EU and the Eurasian region, suggesting that this more constructive approach would be more beneficial to all parties involved.