EU decides to recall its ambassador to Moscow

The diplomatic recall was preceded by a strong statement issued by the 28 EU leaders regarding Russia’s possible involvement in the attack

23.03.2018 09:37

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EU decides to recall its ambassador to Moscow

epa06621578 British Prime Minister Theresa May (C), German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) meet on the sidelines of an European Council meeting at the Europa building in Brussels, Belgium, 22 March 2018. The spring meeting of the European Council is expected to focus on economic and trade affairs. The Heads of states and governments, according to the Council's agenda, will also look at other pressing issues, including taxation, and the situation in the Western Balkans, Turkey and Russia. The European leaders in an EU 27 format (without Britain) will also discuss the 'Brexit' and 'eurozone' topics. EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL (File: 19285891.jpg )

23.03.2018 09:37

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The diplomatic recall was preceded by a strong statement issued by the 28 EU leaders regarding Russia’s possible involvement in the attack

The European Union has decided to recall its ambassador to Moscow in an apparent show of solidarity with the UK, even as EU leaders were holding their regular summit in Brussels.

The move comes in the aftermath of a nerve gas attack on Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, which has been attributed to Moscow.

The EU ambassador, Markus Ederer, is being recalled for consultations regarding the incident.

The diplomatic recall was preceded by a strong statement issued by the 28 EU leaders regarding Russia’s possible involvement in the attack against Skripal, who had acted as a double agent for Moscow and London, and expressing solidarity with the UK.

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