an hour agoUS, Europe call on Russia to reduce tensions in Ukraine
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The United States and their European allies developed a video conference to co-ordinate their response to Russia-Ukraine tensions, where they have emphasised their desire for a diplomatic solution. German government spokesman Stephen Hebestreit stressed that “all sides had agreed that further Russian aggression against Ukraine would have consequences [...]
German government spokesman Stephen Hebestreet He stressed that the “all sides had agreed that further Russian aggression against Ukraine would have very serious difficulties”, reports the paper.
According to him, it is up to Russia to take visible steps towards lowering tensions.
The White House He added that the “group also discussed preparations to impose massive consequences and serious economic costs on Russia for such actions, as well as to reinforce security in NATO's eastern arm”.
Great Britain In turn, she stressed that the group agreed to “take quick action, including an unprecedented package of sanctions in the event of a Russian incubation in Ukraine”.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyeen It says that the “group wanted diplomacy to succeed and is preparing for all <x1) events.
The leaders of the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Poland were present in this video conference, as were the presidents of the European Commission and the European Council and NATO Secretary General.
