Europe’s sanctions against Russia were meant to cripple Vladimir Putin. Instead, they’ve shattered the EU’s economy. Russian Deputy FM Grushko claims Europe has lost over €1 trillion due to energy cuts and trade collapse. Gas is now five times costlier than in the US. EU-Russia trade has plunged to near zero. And yet, Putin boasts of “immunity.” Meanwhile, the new EU-U.S. energy deal sparks backlash within Europe. Is this the end of EU’s economic sovereignty?