EU sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says Western trade restrictions are hitting the Russian economy hard. He noted that Russia’s focus on military spending may soon become unsustainable, pointing to falling oil profits, high inflation, and rising interest rates. O'Sullivan explained that the EU has passed 19 rounds of sanctions so far. While these efforts have been fairly successful at stopping countries from bypassing the rules, he pointed out that China continues to support Russia. He also defended a trade deal between the EU and India, arguing that staying connected is vital. Finally, he highlighted ongoing work to prevent Western-made parts from being used in Russian weapons.