EU foreign ministers summit over. High Rep @JosepBorrellF speaking now to press. He says the "over 150,000 Russian troops amassing at Ukraine's borders" is "very concerning".
He commends Ukraine for its restraint in not responding and urges #Russia to de-escalate the situation.
He commends Ukraine for its restraint in not responding and urges #Russia to de-escalate the situation.
Borrell says the situation of jailed Russian dissident #Navalny is critical.
"The Russian authorities much grant him immediate access to the medical professionals that he trusts"
"Russian authorities are responsible for his safety and health, and they will be held accountable"
"The Russian authorities much grant him immediate access to the medical professionals that he trusts"
"Russian authorities are responsible for his safety and health, and they will be held accountable"
But, asked if the EU is preparing any new sanctions against #Russia because of #Navalny and #Ukraine developments, Borrell says no.
"Things can change, but that's the situation," he says.
"Things can change, but that's the situation," he says.
EU foreign ministers had tough words for Russia today, saying Moscow is responsible for the health and safety of jailed opposition leader Alexei #Navalny.
But the EU foreign affairs chief said there was no movement today toward new sanctions. So will Putin listen?
But the EU foreign affairs chief said there was no movement today toward new sanctions. So will Putin listen?
Borrell's claim that 150,000 Russian troops are now amassed at the Ukrainian border raised alarm today, because the figure is much higher than previously thought.
It is still unclear what would be the response of the EU or NATO to a Russian invasion.
It is still unclear what would be the response of the EU or NATO to a Russian invasion.
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