Russian diplomat claims EU sanctions self-harm, taxpayers bear cost

Russian Deputy UN envoy Dmitry Polyansky asserts EU sanctions against Russia are backfiring, with European taxpayers bearing the economic burden. This is a continuation of Russian messaging framing sanctions as self-defeating, not a new development. The claim is unverified and reflects Russian state narrative.

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