Sanctions on Russia Are Working, EU's Dombrovskis Says

The video discusses the impact of sanctions on Russia, particularly focusing on energy sanctions and their effects on the Russian economy. It highlights Europe's efforts to achieve energy independence and the challenges faced in reducing dependency on Russian gas. The conversation also covers the potential confiscation of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, emphasizing the need for unprecedented measures and legal frameworks in response to the ongoing conflict.

What was Vladimir Zolensky's initial stance on war a year ago?

• He did not want war but wanted to be prepared.

• He was unaware of any war threats.

• He was indifferent to war.

• He wanted to initiate war.

What was the direct impact of sanctions on Russia's economy last year?

• Russia experienced economic growth.

• Russia's economy improved significantly.

• Russia faced a recession.

• Russia's economy remained stable.

What was a significant consequence of the European oil embargo and price cap on Russia?

• Russia's budgetary surplus evaporated.

• Russia's budgetary surplus increased.

• Russia's economy stabilized.

• Russia's oil revenue doubled.

How did the gas prices change recently compared to the summer?

• Gas prices doubled.

• Gas prices dropped below €50 MW hour.

• Gas prices remained the same.

• Gas prices increased significantly.

What strategic shift has Europe made regarding energy supply?

• No change in energy strategy.

• Moved away from dependency on Russian natural gas.

• Increased dependency on Russian gas.

• Complete reliance on fossil fuels.

What is the debate regarding the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank?

• Whether to use them to rebuild Ukraine.

• Whether to return them to Russia.

• Whether to invest them in European markets.

• Whether to ignore them.

What unprecedented action is being considered in response to the war aggression?

• Strengthening ties with Russia.

• Returning assets to Russia.

• Ignoring the war aggression.

• Creating a new legal framework for asset confiscation.