Borrell rules out preventive sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

Borrell ruled out preventive sanctions against Russia because of the “invasion” of Ukraine

There is no mention of preventive restrictions against Russia in the event of an “invasion” of Ukraine, declared EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.

“There can be no preventive sanctions, we are not talking about them. We discuss what to do if something happens. <...> If we need to act, we will have to act,” Borrell said.

At the same time, he noted that the European Union is ready to take measures in case of “aggression” against Ukraine.

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