EU condemns ‘unreasonable’ attack, will approve ‘massive’ sanctions on Moscow

In the face of US doubts, the EU gambles to the end Conversation with Vladimir Putin To avoid war in Europe and demand restraint from the Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky. This is why Brussels has become especially bleak with its invasion of Ukraine, tricked by the Russian president. European leaders ‘in the strongest terms’ condemnation’unprecedented military aggressionagainst Ukraine and declared An unprecedented sanctions package targeting Moscow will be approved today.

In fact, the 27 heads of state and government celebrated this afternoon Emergency face-to-face summit in Brussels from 8:00 pm Discuss retaliatory measures against the Kremlin and how they can help Ukraine. The meeting was convened by the President of the European Council, charles michael,Wednesday afternoon, When an invasion seems imminent.

Committee Chair Ursula von der Leyen has just held an emergency meeting of the Committee, Finalize a package of sanctions against Russia. Von der Leyen then met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who had previously convened the Atlantic Council. For their part, the 27 ambassadors to the EU also met this morning in an extraordinary way to prepare for the European Council.

The EU and NATO ruled out intervention in the war from the outset., because Kiev is not a member and is therefore not protected by the collective defense clause. The Allies would only act if Moscow went further and attacked certain partners in the East, such as Poland or the Baltic. So the only weapons they have are sanctions against Moscow and aid to Kiev.

“Russia’s unprovoked and unreasonable military actions constitute a serious violation of international law and undermine the stability and security of Europe and the rest of the world,” von der Leyen and Michel said in a joint statement.We deplore the loss of life and human suffering“, they added.

“We call on Russia to immediately cease hostilitiesWithdraw troops from Ukraine with full respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. This use of force and coercion has no place in the 21st century. The EU stands firmly with Ukraine and its people as they face an unprecedented crisis,” the statement said.

Leaders will discuss new sanctions against Moscow this afternoon”There will be huge and serious consequences for Russia’s actions“, von der Leyen and Michel announced. The package will be approved “very soon”. In addition, the EU “will continue to provide Ukraine and its people with strong political, financial and humanitarian assistance”.

“In these dark hourour hearts go out to Ukraine and to the innocent women, men and children facing this unprovoked attack and fearing for their lives. We will hold the Kremlin accountable”, wrote European Parliament President Roberta Mezzola. This morning, the leaders of the political parties held an emergency meeting.

“Russia must stop this military action immediately. We will coordinate closely today within the framework of the G7, NATO and the European Union. It’s a terrible day for Ukraine, a dark day for Europesaid German Chancellor Olaf Schultz, the last Western leader to meet Putin in Moscow last week.

NATO will defend allies

“I strongly condemn Russia’s reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which put the lives of countless civilians at risk. Again, despite our diplomatic warnings and tireless efforts, Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign independent countrysaid the NATO secretary general.

“This is a serious violation of international law and a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security. I call on Russia to immediately cease military operations and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. NATO allies meet to discuss consequences of Russia’s aggressive actions. We stand by the people of Ukraine at this terrible time. NATO will do everything in its power to protect and defend all allies,” Stoltenberg said.

NATO defense ministers had agreed last week to send new battalions to the eastern flank, particularly Romania. Individually, several member states, such as Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States or the Baltic states, are sending military supplies to the government in Kiev.

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