Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the Senate's Commission on Information…
Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the Senate's Commission on Information Policy, stated that Russia has entered a more intense second Cold War with Europe, which he termed 'icy war,' due to deteriorating relations and lack of cooperation compared to the first Cold War. The European Union approved the 21st package of sanctions against Russia on July 23, including measures targeting oil pricing and financial institutions.
Consensus
- Russia has entered a second Cold War with Europe.
- The current conflict is more intense than the first Cold War.
- Alexei Pushkov referred to the current situation as an 'icy war'.
- There was mutual interaction and understanding during the original Cold War despite crises.
- The European Union approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23.
- The new sanctions include a one-year freeze on the price cap for Russian oil at $44.1 per barrel.
- Sanctions were extended to additional Russian banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, Moscow Exchange (Mosbirzha), and defense industry enterprises.
Points of divergence
- Perpetrators of the conflict are not specified; however, European countries face internal disagreements over sanctions due to conflicting economic interests. — vedomosti
- European diplomats noted that there are no 'low-hanging fruits' left for new sanctions after 20 packages, requiring a balance between national interests. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Puskov: Russia has entered a 'frozen war' with Europe — Ведомости
- Russia has entered its second Cold War with Europe; it should be called the 'Ice War' as it is more intense than before — ТАСС (Telegram)