Confrontation in Atvalite called on the EU and NATO to strengthen sanctions against Russia because of the situation in the Azov seaPhoto: delfi.lt

The Sejm urged to hand over control of occupied and controlled by Russia, Ukrainian territories UN

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The Seimas of Lithuania adopted a resolution which calls on the European Union (EU) and NATO to strengthen sanctions against Russia after its attacks on Ukrainian ships in the Kerch Strait.

About it the press service of the Lithuanian Parliament.

In Lithuania said that Russia is deliberately consistent, destructive and aggressive actions against Ukraine, the European Union and NATO and crossed the “red line” in the Kerch Strait.

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Lithuanian Seimas urges to hand over control of occupied and controlled by Russia, Ukrainian territories UN, and Moscow to oblige the release of Ukrainian political prisoners and prisoners of war from prison.

Recall President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on December 12-13, will visit Brussels where he will hold talks with the leadership of the institutions and the EU member States on the eve of the European Council, which will discuss strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.

In addition, the head of state welcomed the decision of EU Council on the introduction of sanctions against 9 of the persons involved in the organization and holding of illegitimate “elections” in Donbas on November 11.