The EU-European Union held a Foreign Ministers' Meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine, where military tensions continue.
EU High Representative Borrell said he was preparing to respond if Russia was attacked, but emphasized his intention to continue his diplomatic efforts to overcome the situation.
The EU held a foreign ministers' meeting on the 24th, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also participated online to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
At a press conference after the meeting, Senior Representative Borrell said he was preparing to unite with the international community and respond promptly if Russia was attacked, while "convincing Russia to take the path of dialogue. We will continue to make efforts to overcome the situation, "he emphasized the idea of continuing efforts to overcome the situation through diplomacy.
Borrell also said that the United States had approved the voluntary evacuation of the staff of the US embassy in Ukraine after being explained by Secretary Blinken. We agreed that no special measures were necessary. "
Meanwhile, the EU has also announced that it will provide Ukraine with urgent financial support of 1.2 billion euros, or 150 billion yen in Japanese yen, amid continued military tensions.