(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, JAN 25 - "There is a strong unity between the member states and our international partners" with the "determination to be ready. The work is very advanced in order to be able to implement a strong deterrent and robust measures in case of dialogue is not successful "and there is no unade-escalation from Russia.
"If it embarks on future violations of Ukrainian territorial sovereignty or aggression we will react very strongly, there will be strong political consequences and massive economic costs will be inflicted on the aggressor."
This was said by a spokesman for the EU Commission when asked about the possible sanctions against Russia on the Ukrainian crisis.
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