The politician recalled that the European Union began to impose sanctions against Russia in March 2022.
The restrictions applied to a number of sectors, including financial and energy.
“The stated purpose of the imposition of sanctions was to strangle the Russian economy with an eye to ending the conflict in Ukraine.
However, the intensity of hostilities is only increasing, and the rise in hydrocarbon prices, aggravated by sanctions, has allowed Russia to sharply increase profits this year, ”said Le Gall.
Ultimately, the industry of France, as well as the citizens of the country, have to pay for the effect of sanctions, the parliamentarian added.
At the same time, Le Gall clarified that he does not oppose anti-Russian sanctions in general, but "doubts their effectiveness."
“In this regard, I would like to know what the real effect of the sanctions is on both the Russian and the French economy.
Do the European Union and France foresee the possibility of reviewing the essence of these sanctions and their purpose?”
the deputy asked Le Maire.
Earlier, members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the upper house of the US Congress came to the conclusion that the restrictions that the US administration imposes against Russia do not give the expected effect.