EU leaders on Thursday (16 December) agreed they would impose further economic sanctions on Russia if it invaded Ukraine.
The EU-27 said they would take action in tandem with the US and the UK, however, they also encouraged more diplomacy with Moscow.
"Any further military aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences and severe cost in response, including restrictive measures coordinated with partners," leaders said in their final summit statement.
Leaders also ...
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Already a member? Login hereEszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.
Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.