December 15, 2021

EU leaders will unite in warning Vladimir Putin that there will be “massive consequences and severe cost” if Russia invades Ukraine, a leaked draft has revealed.

The message will be sent to the Kremlin via a post-summit communique on Thursday, although EU officials decline to flesh out what measures could be taken.

The leaders will urge Russia to “de-escalate tensions caused by the military buildup along its border with Ukraine and aggressive rhetoric”.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/15/eu-to-warn-vladimir-putin-of-massive-consequences-of-invading-ukraine