European Union stands united on Russia sanctions, top diplomat says

FILE PHOTO: European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell Fontelles attends the G7 summit of foreign and development ministers in Liverpool, Britain December 11, 2021. Christopher Furlong/Pool via REUTERS

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday that any Russia aggression against Ukraine would trigger economic sanctions on Moscow, trying to keep up the pressure after similar statements by NATO and the Group of Seven nations.

"The European Union stands united in support of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told a news conference after the meeting.