The Guardian: At least 10 EU nations to expel Russian diplomats in spy row
Emmanuel Macron condemns ‘attack on European sovereignty’ as EU leaders back Theresa May
Russian intelligence agents and diplomats across the European Union will be expelled next week in response to the use of a nerve agent in Salisbury, described by Emmanuel Macron as an “attack on European sovereignty”.
At least 10 EU member states will order Russian officials to leave, with the number of countries answering the UK’s call for action expected to rise in the coming weeks.
“What happened in Great Britain has clearly never been seen before,” the French president told reporters, at the end of a summit where EU leaders agreed unanimously that Moscow was “highly likely” to be responsible for the assault. “It is an aggression against the security and the sovereignty of an ally, today a member of the European Union, which demands a reaction.”
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More News On EU Nations Reaction To The Nerve Agent Attack In Salisbury
Germany and France to take action against Russia for Salisbury poisoning -- DW
Europeans Promise More Steps Against Russia Over UK Spy Attack -- US Newsnad World Report/Reuters
EU vows 'more steps' against Russia as shockwaves from spy poisoning continue to be felt throughout Europe -- FOX News
May Served Secrets Over Dinner to Win EU Allies for Russia Fight -- Bloomberg
The chemical attack in Britain has united the EU against Russia -- VICE News
Russian spy: UK accused of leading 'anti-Russian campaign' -- BBC
News From Russia
Russian spy: EU recalls Russia ambassador after nerve agent attack -- RT
EU States Prepare Punitive Measures against Russia Over UK Spy Attack -- The Moscow Times
Merkel, Macron convinced by London’s ‘evidence’ implicating Russia in Skripal case -- Sputnik
Senior diplomat cautions EU that anti-Russian moves will ‘cut both ways’ -- TASS
'Tensions Between Russia, Some EU Countries Will Continue to Increase' - Analyst -- Sputnik