Von der Leyen for Ukraine: Authoritarianism challenges democracies

THE Ursula von der Leyen visited Norway and in the context of joint statements with the President of the country, referred to the Of Ukrainewhile scolding the position of Russia.

“We are in a time of crisis totalitarianism challenges democracies“, Said the President of the Commission and noted that” this is of the utmost importance in these very difficult times. Difficult times to the extent that we see that Russia is attacking Ukraine, exerting great pressure for many years, having a hybrid war in Ukraine. But it’s more than that.

“It is not only Russia that has created this crisis by violating international law, it is violating all kinds of commitments to the integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, it is also a crisis period in which authoritarianisms challenge democracies, “he added.

Europe warns of a second package of sanctions

According to Reuters, the Vice President of the Commission, Valdis DobrovskisHe said in an interview that the European Union would be ready to impose a second package of sanctions on Russia, including restrictions on exports, if Russian troops move out of pro-Russian separatist Ukrainian territories.

The Brussels worried that Russia can continue the invasion beyond the separatist-controlled areas and EU leaders will meet extraordinarily on Thursday (24/2) to discuss their next steps.

Noting that Russia had decided to escalate the crisis by recognizing the independence of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine, Dobrovskis warned that “If there is further aggression “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We are ready to step up our response to the sanctions.”

Asked what that could mean, Dobrowski said: “It would be about financial sanctions in the field of trade, for example export restrictions. The European Union has been working on the sanctions package for weeks, therefore there are ways we can act quickly and further strengthen sanctions, in cooperation with the United States, Britain and other countries. “

Source: News Beast

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