With Russia accused of escalating aggressions in Ukraine, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is pushing Europe anew to step up its own response.
European officials are set to meet next week on whether to extend and broaden economic sanctions to punish Moscow for its military meddling in eastern Ukraine and goading separatists there into violence. Biden heads to Europe on Thursday, in part to lobby leaders there to impose additional costs on Russia.
Obama administation officials on Wednesday told reporters that Biden will also urge leaders to continue financial aid to the beleaguered government in Kiev. He is expected to meet with …read more
Source: Foreign Policy
