It is no surprise that the discussion about the effectiveness of the sanctions against Russia is now reaching Brussels.
Rising energy prices are making themselves felt in all EU member states, and it is not only in Germany that there are concerns about the gas supply in autumn.
With initial fears of a widening war largely dispelled, growing sections of the population are likely to focus primarily on the negative impact on their own lives.
This is not insignificant, because wars are not only decided militarily.
Majority wants to support Ukraine
In this situation, the EU is initially trying to stay on course, as the preparation of further sanctions and a new arms package for Kyiv show.
There is still a large majority among the member states for supporting Ukraine, and Orbán is currently largely isolated in the EU Council.
But in the end it will also depend on who has the staying power: the Europeans, where the energy crisis is affecting the entire economy, or Russia, whose economy has lost access to large, primarily lucrative parts of the world market.
One thing, however, should not be lost sight of.
It's not just about the war, but about what EU foreign policy chief Borrell calls the "detoxification" of Russian energy: Europe is freeing itself from a dangerous dependency, the consequences of which are now evident.