This September alone (as of September 21, 2026), Russian shelling has killed 288 people, including 4 children, and wounded 1,781, including 62 children. In just 21 days, Russia has launched 136 missiles of various types and 2,100 jet-powered attack drones at Ukraine. In August, Russia launched more than 2,800 such drones — and September is already on track to exceed that figure. This is not the moment for the EU to even discuss easing sanctions on Russian citizens. It is immoral and self-destructive to let Russian businesses and oligarchs escape the consequences of a war they have never renounced. Ukraine is under attack right now. Europe cannot treat Russia’s enablers as friends. Sanctions must stay. Full stop.