BRUSSELS: The European Union stated on Friday it firmly condemned the annexation by Russia of occupied Ukraine areas, including it will by no means recognise “unlawful” referendums held there and would tighten its sanctions to extend strain on Moscow.
The European Council, which teams the 27 EU member states, stated in a press release on behalf of these members that Russia’s wilful undermining of the worldwide order was placing international safety in danger.
“We don’t and can by no means recognise the unlawful ‘referenda’ that Russia has engineered as a pretext for this additional violation of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, nor their falsified and unlawful outcomes,” the assertion stated.
“We’ll strengthen our restrictive measures countering Russia’s unlawful actions. They may additional enhance strain on Russia to finish its struggle of aggression,” it stated.
The European Council, which teams the 27 EU member states, stated in a press release on behalf of these members that Russia’s wilful undermining of the worldwide order was placing international safety in danger.
“We don’t and can by no means recognise the unlawful ‘referenda’ that Russia has engineered as a pretext for this additional violation of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, nor their falsified and unlawful outcomes,” the assertion stated.
“We’ll strengthen our restrictive measures countering Russia’s unlawful actions. They may additional enhance strain on Russia to finish its struggle of aggression,” it stated.
