A draft ministerial European Union (EU) statement prepared for a meeting on the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, called for ‘targeted measures against individuals, including an arms embargo and a ban on equipment for internal repression.
The draft statement, prepared for a meeting later today, read,
British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, commenting on the idea of sanctions upon arriving for the meeting, outlined the need for there to be a ‘strong international response’ that looked to work towards a ‘peaceful settlement.’
The EU’s decision on sanctions is likely to be influenced by President Yankovich’s response to the meeting that is due to take place later today. Recent days of escalating violence have seen over 50 protestors killed amidst alleged sniper attacks.
The draft statement, prepared for a meeting later today, read,
“In light of the deteriorating situation, the EU has decided as a matter of urgency on targeted measures against those responsible for violence and use of excessive force.”
“At the same time member states have decided to implement an arms embargo and a ban on equipment used for internal repression.”
British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, commenting on the idea of sanctions upon arriving for the meeting, outlined the need for there to be a ‘strong international response’ that looked to work towards a ‘peaceful settlement.’
The EU’s decision on sanctions is likely to be influenced by President Yankovich’s response to the meeting that is due to take place later today. Recent days of escalating violence have seen over 50 protestors killed amidst alleged sniper attacks.