The Former prime minister and current leader of the opposition in Greece, Alexis Tsipras has said that the EU has been the second biggest loser apart from Ukraine in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Addressing the press conference he said, “The US is not losing, neither economically nor geostrategically. But the European Union is the one that has lost its position both economically and geostrategically in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

He added, “Economically, Russia is not losing either. The ruble has become one of the strongest currencies now.”

While expressing his solidarity with the people of Ukraine he said that EU must do everything to put an end to the war.Tsipras claimed that apart from innocent civilians the “biggest loser” is the European Union, which is in “turmoil,” and “clearly lacks leadership, vision, strategy.”

He also said that the EU need to re-evaluate the sanctions. He asked,“ Were the measures correct or are we shooting ourselves in the foot ?”
“Unless the EU defends its own interests it will face existential problems, he added.”