The European Union intends to promptly adopt new tough sanctions against Russia. This was reported in a statement by the heads of the European Council and the European Commission.
The head of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, wrote that the organization condemns the actions of the Russian Federation.
“We condemn Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. It must withdraw its troops and fully respect the territorial integrity of Ukraine, ”the publication says.
According to her, the EU supports Ukraine.
In turn, the European Commission also noted that "Russia grossly violates international law and undermines European and global security and stability."
“We call on Russia to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw its troops from Ukraine and fully respect the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. There is no place for such use of force and coercion in the 21st century,” the press service of the European Commission stressed.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR.
Ukraine has introduced martial law throughout the country.
Explosions are heard in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa and other large cities of the country. According to preliminary data, they are heard from the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. is broadcasting online.
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