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Feb 22 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
In Brussels, European Commission has been ‚finalising targeted sanctions‘ following President Putin recognition on the two breakaway regions in E.Ukraine and movement of troops thereas ‚peacekeepers‘. EU sanctions expected to be targeted at this stage and v much in line with US/1
There’s been a lot of close coordination. Brussels doesn’t expect a formal announcement of the sanctions today as the package has to be endorsed unanimously by 27 member states BUT /2
Brussels insiders say there will be huge pressure from EU and US on any member state that might drag its heels. Focus today is also on diplomacy. And the what happens next. France holds the rotating EU presidency and is taking the lead. /3
As for EU heavyweight Germany, the absence of Angela Merkel at the helm - well-versed in international crises - is noted privately in Brussels circles /4

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German foreign minister is in Kiev today. Then heading to Moscow. Tensions in EU rising over Russian intentions re (hybrid) warfare and Ukraine. Over weekend Sweden moved hundreds of troops to strategically important Gotland island as Baltic states have long urged. Denmark .. /1
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It’s not hard for analysts or journalists to dial-an-EU diplomat following David Frost’s resignation as Brexit Secretary, and hear them say something “not very complimentary” (if we’re being polite..). Lord Frost’s ‘hardball’ manner was NOT appreciated in Brussels, but /1
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France’s Interior Minister has tried to throw the ball back into UK’s court this morning after tragic deaths of at least 27 on a people smuggler’s dinghy crossing Channel to Britain. UK government has accused France of not doing enough to stop boats leaving French shores but /1
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Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron spoke last night and agreed to intensify cooperation and efforts to stop people smuggling across the #Channel This, after at least 27 people died yesterday attempting the crossing BUT behind scenes French-UK finger-pointing continues. UK gov /1
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