EU Touts Unity on Any Russia Sanctions But Won’t Show Its Hand
- Commission has taken the lead in deliberations on penalties
- Officials shun paper to avoid showing potential EU divisions
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European Union member states say they agree that tough sanctions should be imposed on Russia in the event it invaded Ukraine, even as detailed plans have yet to be shared on paper or discussed as a group.
The European Commission, the bloc’s executive body, has taken the lead in mulling possible penalties for Russia, which has positioned more than 130,000 troops near Ukraine’s border, according to U.S. and U.K. estimates, while denying any intention to attack.