European Union: Ready to act if Russia invades Ukraine

THE European Union prepares various answers to any further moves by Russia to destabilize it Of Ukrainealthough the European bloc does not know exactly what Moscow plans to do, an EU official told Reuters.

The official said that the US talks with Russia “do not work very well”, but added that dialogue with President Vladimir Putin still open through German, French leaders.

The official, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the tougher the European sanctions to the detriment of Russia in the event of a military invasion, the greater the blow to the bloc if Moscow retaliates.

Gas supplies are at the center of concern

The official said that the 40% of natural gas comes from Russia and that the bloc is in talks with Norway and Qatar, among other countries, in case supplies are needed.

The official also said that the EU is considering how quickly Russia can change its energy supplies to Chinaif it reduces its sales to Europe, relays the RES EIA.

The source also said that the European Union is expected to decide on further macro-financial support for Ukraine and that Kiev is seeking more political support.

Some in the EU wanted to impose tough sanctions to discourage Russia from any attack, but others said it would equate to escalation of intensity and that the bloc should only react later if necessary, the official concluded.

Source: News Beast

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