Italy voiced at an EU foreign
ministers meeting Monday its "firm support" for the territorial
integrity of Ukraine and said it backed the EU's sending a
common message to to Russia saying any aggression against Kiev
"is unacceptable and would bring costs" for Moscow, and Rome
also said it was ready to contribute to "gradual and
proportionate" measures against Russia but also said it was
necessary for the Union to carry forward dialogue with Moscow
"at the highest levels", sources said.
Russia has massed troops on the Ukraine border amid fears of an
invasion.
The West has said any such move would be met with strong
sanctions.
NATO said Monday it would do whatever it takes to defend its
allies.
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