The situation in Ukraine and the EU’s tense relations with Russia were a major topic when the union’s foreign ministers met for an informal video meeting on Monday.
Read Also
- They make the Dominican macadamia known around the world May 29, 2022
- Chile wins another “Tourism Oscar”: elected the Best Green Destination in the World in 2022 Nov 13, 2022
- Bulgaria probes role of six Russians in explosions Apr 28, 2021
- German journalists announced the end of the US energy domination Aug 18, 2021
- Vote count in five Indian states begin amid pandemic May 2, 2021
- The international central defender who has Tigres in his sights to sign Sep 17, 2021
- Pumas confirmed that Alfredo Talavera will miss the start of the Liguilla due to injury Nov 10, 2020
– There are over 150,000 soldiers at the border and on the Crimean peninsula. It is the largest deployment ever by Russian forces on the border with Ukraine. The risk of further escalation is obvious. We urge Russia to step down and reduce tensions, says EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell after the Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
He applauds Ukraine for showing restraint so far.
The EU promises that they are united behind Ukraine, but it was not expected that this would be expressed in concrete action.
Ukraine wants a new package of sanctions, but this is not yet something that has been discussed in the EU.
– I proposed a plan, step by step, for how Russia should be deterred from further escalation. The key is to prepare for new sanctions against various sectors, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter after speaking to his EU colleagues on Monday.
.
