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Russia Remains 'Economic Fortress' Despite Sanctions, While France Slides Into Crisis: Malian Expert
Russia Remains 'Economic Fortress' Despite Sanctions, While France Slides Into Crisis: Malian Expert
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France expects the EU to agree on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions in the coming days, the country's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced on... 30.06.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Russia remains an "economic fortress" despite sanctions, while France slides into crisis, Malian geopolitical analyst Abdoulaye Diallo told Sputnik Africa.Emmanuel Macron, who announced the 18th anti-Russian sanction package at the European Council, is "focused on an illusory economic war," according to the expert.As for Russia, it is "not a vulnerable economy that can easily be suffocated," the analyst stated.'The West is Deluding Itself' if It Thinks It Can Stop Iran's Nuclear ProgramA belief that the West can impose its will on Iran reflects an "outdated arrogance," the expert noted. Under US pressure, Iran is strengthening ties with allies like Russia and China, he said, adding that, like Moscow, Tehran has learned to "bypass sanctions and strengthen its independence."
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Russia Remains 'Economic Fortress' Despite Sanctions, While France Slides Into Crisis: Malian Expert
Elizaveta Roschina
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France expects the EU to agree on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions in the coming days, the country's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced on Saturday. However, new anti-Russian sanctions by the EU are unlikely to have a significant impact on the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Russia remains an "economic fortress" despite sanctions, while France slides into crisis, Malian geopolitical analyst Abdoulaye Diallo told Sputnik Africa.
Emmanuel Macron, who announced the 18th anti-Russian sanction package at the European Council, is "focused on an illusory economic war," according to the expert.
"[France is facing] explosive debt, deindustrialization, and plummeting purchasing power. Bruno Le Maire [ex-finance minister] had promised to bring the Russian economy to its knees, but it is the French people who are paying the price," the speaker emphasized.
As for Russia, it is "not a vulnerable economy that can easily be suffocated," the analyst stated.
"It has shown exceptional resilience in the face of sanctions. Thanks to its energy, food, and military self-sufficiency, as well as its successful pivot toward Asian markets, Moscow has not only resisted but strengthened its position," he explained.
'The West is Deluding Itself' if It Thinks It Can Stop Iran's Nuclear Program
"Tehran doesn't need anyone's permission to develop a strategic deterrent. It has already mastered uranium enrichment to levels close to military grade," Diallo pointed out.
A belief that the West can impose its will on Iran reflects an "outdated arrogance," the expert noted.
Under US pressure, Iran is strengthening ties with allies like Russia and China, he said, adding that, like Moscow, Tehran has learned to "bypass sanctions and strengthen its independence."
"Russia and Iran are not weak nations that can be intimidated by punitive measures. Quite the opposite — their resilience, strategic partnerships, and determination have made them key players on the global stage," the analyst emphasized.
