The European Union is ready to respond with "severe measures" against Russia in the event of further escalation in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday after his phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
"Call with Blinken to discuss Russia's aggression and illegal actions against Ukraine. We are prepared to answer to potential next steps with further severe measures. The EU and the U.S. stand united," Borrell tweeted.
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The European Union has introduced sanctions against 351 MPs of Russia’s State Duma (lower house) and 27 legal entities and individuals, who voted in favor of Moscow’s decision to recognize the independence of the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, the Council of the EU said in a statement published on Wednesday.
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