The Brussels authorities have put together a package of sanctions. But when and how is it played out?
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Brussels, London It is a breach of international law, an act of aggression – but it is not yet a large-scale war of aggression: With his decision to recognize the Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk, which are held by pro-Russian militias, as sovereign states and to move Russian troops there, Russian President Vladimir Putin is representing the West with a dilemma.
Several Western countries have now reacted to the Kremlin’s decision: Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) stopped the approval process for the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced sanctions against Russia after a meeting with his crisis council.
The USA also wants to decide on further measures on Tuesday. The EU is also considering sanctions, and a corresponding package is ready.
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