There had been hints that EU leaders could also act against Russia when they meet on Thursday, especially after the resignation last week of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, one of the biggest opponents of sanctions.
Bija mājieni, ka ES ceturtdien gaidāmajā samitā varētu vērsties arī pret Krieviju, īpaši pēc Itālijas premjerministra Mateo Renci demisijas, jo viņš bija viens no aktīvākajiem sankciju pretiniekiem.