the Ukraine-Russia conflict at the heart of discussions at a summit of the 27

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The Heads of State and Government of the European Union will meet on Thursday December 16 in Brussels (Belgium). They will address in particular the tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

The 27 heads of state and government of the European Union will meet on Thursday, December 16 in Brussels (Belgium). Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are expected to still dominate the debates. “European leaders will devote their lunch to it. The aim is still to reduce tension with Russia, which has deployed more than 100,000 troops to the Ukrainian border.“, reports journalist Julien Gasparutto, live from Brussels for the 8 Hours of France 2.

The Twenty-Seven will therefore discuss possible sanctions against Russia, and at the end of this summit this evening, the Europeans should declare very formally that if Russia attacks Ukraine, it will expose itself to consequences. massive“, continues the journalist, who then quotes the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen:”The cost to pay would be very high. ”


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