"EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend the economic sanctions against Russia," Michel wrote on his Twitter.
Massive consequences & severe cost will follow if Russia takes further military action against Ukraine. # EUCO leaders unanimously agreed to roll over economic sanctions against Russia.
We call on Russia to keep its part of the bargain and proceed with Minsk implementation.
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- Charles Michel (@eucopresident) December 17, 2021
According to him, EU leaders called on Russia to start implementing the Minsk agreements.
Earlier it became known that the European Union promises to respond with sanctions "in coordination with partners" to any military invasion of the territory of Ukraine.