Russia says Europe chose war — America pays the price

On May 29, a Russian Geran-2 drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, injuring two — the first civilian victims of a Russian attack on NATO territory since the Russia-Ukraine war began four years ago.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it “another line crossed,” pledged “solidarity” (as if this could protect a nation from war), and unveiled a 21st sanctions package against Moscow. Hours later, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a blunt warning to European Union citizens: their governments had “unilaterally entered into a war with Russia.”

This strike exposed a dangerous strategic reality with direct consequences for the United States. Since 2022, the EU has imposed 20 sanction packages targeting Russian energy exports and military supply chains. Yet Russian crude exports remain stable at roughly 4 million to 5 million barrels per day through shadow fleets and Asian buyers. Those revenues now sustain a