EU, U.S. again warn Russia against Ukraine invasion

According to Ukrinform, both parties made this statement following the talks held late last night between Bjoern Seibert, Head of Cabinet of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. The statement was published on the website of the European Commission.

"They restated the importance of territorial sovereignty, preservation of existing boundaries and political independence of Ukraine. In keeping with the strong commitments to active transatlantic coordination, they discussed the steps taken by the EU and the US to encourage Russia to prioritize de-escalation, choose the path of diplomacy and refrain from all hostilities," the statement said.

According to the statement, the parties reiterated that any further Russian aggression against Ukraine would have massive consequences and severe costs for the Russian Federation. They coordinated in detail on preparations for a robust and comprehensive package of sanctions, which would be deployed swiftly in case of further military aggression by Russia.

According to the European Commission's website, Seibert also had a discussion last night with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The talks focused on the development of the situation around Ukraine and the coordination of transatlantic preparations of a robust package of sanctions, which would be deployed swiftly in case of further military aggression of Russia in Ukraine.

"They also discussed concrete steps to support the Ukrainian economy. Moreover, they exchanged views on the EU-US Strategic Partnership on Energy Security and the additional steps that will be taken to prepare for any future disruption of energy supplies to Europe," the statement said.

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