Several leaders spoke of possible sanctions against Russia; Pictured is the Russian capital, Moscow. (Photo: Mark Colby/Getty Images)
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, and the President of the European Commission, recorded their diplomatic steps, on Tuesday, 15, to try to overcome the crisis between Russia and Western powers, in light of the fear that the Russians might invade the country. Ukraine.
At the same time, they reiterated that in the absence of an agreement, they will resort to sanctions. Blinkin said on Twitter that he spoke by phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “I reiterated our commitment to seek a diplomatic solution to the crisis precipitated by Moscow,” he said, adding that he reiterated “unconditional support for Ukraine.”
Von der Leyen, in turn, reported that he had spoken with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, about the latest developments regarding Ukraine.
“We reiterate that our joint response to any Russian aggression will be consistent and swift,” he said, adding that in this case, sanctions will apply the same agenda.
The British government said Britain, the European Union, the United States and Canada were “closely coordinating” the final response to sanctions in the event of Russian aggression.
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