U.S. officials said earlier this month that Russia could launch a military incursion into Ukraine in early 2022, with about 175,000 troops.
The highly sensitive issue is set to dominate talks in Brussels on Thursday as the 27 EU leaders meet.Sergei Malgavko | TASS | Getty Images
BRUSSELS — The European Union is concerned about Russia's "aggressive" stance toward its neighbors, warning Moscow that it will pay a "high price" if it invades Ukraine.into Ukraine in early 2022, with about 175,000 troops. The Kremlin has previously denied the accusations and the Russian government was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC Wednesday.
The highly sensitive issue is set to dominate talks in Brussels on Thursday as the 27 EU leaders meet. "At this point in time, Russia is choosing an aggressive posture vis-à-vis its neighbors. And as the European Union and its G-7 partners have made very clear, further aggressive acts against Ukraine will have massive costs for Russia," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.When addressing Germany's Parliament Wednesday, Scholz warned of a "high price" for Russia if it chooses to invade Ukraine.
This suggests that for talks between the EU and Russia to take place, there would need to be a significant de-escalation of tensions on the Ukrainian border.
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