It may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. There are 27 member states that have been divided over how to stand up to Russian misbehaviour, according to influential commentator Andrew S. Weiss. He is referring to Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine as he threatens to invade the country.
More than 100,000 Russian troops are currently sitting on the easter border of the former Soviet Union, with international observers believing an invasion is imminent. USA President Joe Biden has warned the Russian leader that Washington will respond decisively if he pushes ahead with an invasion. Despite these strong warnings, Putin seems unphased by the threats. News that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to restore relations with the Kremlin has prompted accusations that the leading EU state is trying to appease Mr Putin. READ MORE: Horror as guards are killed by deer in presidential palace.
The EU's largest economy relies heavily on Russian gas, and has been accused of ignoring the Kremlin's aggressive actions because it is in its interests to do so. Emmanuel Macron's France has threatened the Russian Federation with serious consequences if it goes ahead with an invasion. He said that the EU must present itself as a serious player when it's disunified about how to stand up to Russian misbehaviour and the centre of gravity, Olaf Scholz, hasn't made up his mind yet. According to Germany's Bild newspaper, Mr Scholz raised eyebrows last month when he took diplomacy out of the hands of the German Foreign Ministry, held by the Kremlin-critical Green Party. Never cross safety barriers as man dies REVEALED Joe Biden mocked as he wishes Americans hope in '2020 VIDEO Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev resigns INSIGHT In a phone call with Mr Putin before Christmas, he said he would strive for a qualified reset in relations, which have been badly damaged since the Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014. His actions have also been accused of damaging the EU's credibility as a global player and hurting NATO solidarity amid a tense standoff with Russia over Ukraine. Linas Linkevicius, a former foreign and defence minister of Lithuania, wrote on Twitter : Let s first ask why former European leaders more and more find refuge in Kremlin oligarchs?