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The European Court of Auditors warns that inconsistent application of sanctions by EU member states weakens their effectiveness against Russia. A report highlights that legal loopholes allow Moscow to evade restrictions, despite a significant reduction in trade volume. The auditors emphasize the need for uniform enforcement and clearer regulations to enhance the impact of sanctions. Since February 2022, the EU has imposed 21 sanction packages, drastically reducing trade with Russia, which has fallen from the EU's top trading partner to third place. The estimated impact on imports is around 11 billion euros, reflecting a 75% decrease from pre-war levels.