‘United’ EU vows massive Russia sanctions
The European Union this morning pledged to impose “massive” new sanctions on Russia.
A statement just issued by the European Council said: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
“By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and undermining European and global security and stability.
“We also condemn the involvement of Belarus in this aggression against Ukraine and call on it to abide by its international obligations.
“We demand that Russia immediately ceases military actions, unconditionally withdraws all forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine and fully respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
“Such use of force and coercion has no place in the 21st century.
“We will meet later today to discuss this blatant aggression and agree in principle on further restrictive measures that will impose massive and severe consequences on Russia for its action, in close coordination with our transatlantic partners.
