EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton once again urged Russia to meet with Ukrainian leaders and stat  dialogue.

Talking to reporters ahead of EU Foreign Council meeting, she urged Russia to move to de-escalation of the situation.

Asked about sanctions against Russia, Ashton said they must think very carefully about what response should be.

“There should be a response,” she emphasized.

EU foreign policy chief noted that Ukraine must have good relations both with Russia and EU.