3 hours agoPoland urges EU to toughen sanctions against Russia
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Poland's President Andreze Duda called on the European Union today to strengthen sanctions against Russia after violently dismissing protests in support of opposition leader Alexei Navlany. If we want to put respect for international law, the only way we can do it without a rifle, ball and bomb is through sanctions. [...]
If we want to put respect for international law, the only way we can do it without a rifle, ball and bomb is through sanctions. That is why we are willing to help reach a consensus on this issue,” Andreze Duda told the Financial Times.
He also suggested that EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell visit Russia next month if Alexei Navajo is not released by then.
EU foreign ministers are expected to meet on Monday to agree on a joint response to the ban of the main Russian opposition leader.
Josep Borrell expressed regret over the <x0 mass bans” and “excessive use of force” in yesterday's protests in Russia, demanding the release of Navajo from detention.
Some member states and the European Parliament have called for new sanctions against Russia, but this requires a unanimous decision by the 27 member states.
Tens of thousands of people protested in Russia at the request for the release of Alexei Navajo, during which some 3,500 people were arrested and the clashes erupted in several large cities, including Moscow.
