EU leaders express their strong support for Ukraine

NordenBladet — The informal European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday 17 February expressed its strong and united support for Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at the meeting.“The current security situation in Europe gives cause for concern. It is important to try to resolve the situation peacefully and by diplomatic means. It is essential that the situation does not further deteriorate and military measures do not escalate. In addition to statements, real measures are now needed from Russia to ease tension,” Prime Minister Marin says.