European Council conclusions on external relations, 20 October 2016

The European Council adopted on 20 October 2016 a set of Conclusions concerning relations with Russia and the situation in Syria.

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The Wall Street Journal, 19.10.16: EU Keeps Stronger Russia Sanctions in Reserve at Syria Talks http://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-keeps-stronger-russia-sanctions-in-reserve-at-syria-talks-1476884794

ESO: Background information: Sanctions Can Expose Putin’s Foreign Policy Contradictions http://www.europeansources.info/record/sanctions-can-expose-putins-foreign-policy-contradictions/

Politico, 20.10.16: EU leaders shy away from new Russia sanctions http://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-consider-new-sanctions-against-russia-theresa-may-donald-tusk-european-council/

ESO: Background information: Council conclusions on Syria http://www.europeansources.info/record/council-conclusions-on-syria-2/

The Guardian, 21.10.16: EU leaders fail to agree on threatening Russia with sanctions over Aleppo https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/oct/20/may-european-leaders-stop-russian-atrocities-syria-brexi

RT, 21.10.16: [Opinion]: If EU leaders can be so wrong on Russia & Syria, no wonder the bloc is in crisis http://on.rt.com/7sma

EUObserver, 20.10.16: EU threatens Russia over Syria 'atrocities' https://euobserver.com/foreign/135578

Sputnik International, 21.10.16: EU Avoids Mentioning Syria-Related Sanctions in European Council Summit Document http://sptnkne.ws/c5Pe

Euronews, 20.10.16: EU leaders warn Russia of fresh sanctions over Syria http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/20/eu-leaders-warn-russia-of-fresh-sanctions-over-syria

Deutsche Welle, 20.10.16: Aleppo atrocities force EU leaders to confront tense Russian relationship http://dw.com/p/2RURi

EurActiv, 21.10.16: Russia’s strategy is to weaken the EU, declares Tusk at summit http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/tusk-russias-strategy-is-to-weaken-the-eu/

EurActiv, 21.10.16: May defends EU response to Aleppo bombing, as Russian warships sail in English Channel http://www.euractiv.com/section/uk-europe/news/theresa-may-defends-eu-response-to-bombing-of-aleppo-as-russian-warships-sail-in-the-english-channel/

European Parliament: Press Release, 20.10.16: Schulz at Council summit: Russia is the one maintaining the painful status quo in Syria http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20161014STO47382/

European Parliament: Press Release, 20.10.16: Europe’s strategy towards Russia: how Parliament sees the way forward http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/20161014STO47354/

EUObserver, 21.10.16: Italy shields Russia from EU sanctions threat https://euobserver.com/foreign/135593

EUObserver, 24.10.16: Renzi plays games with EU-Russia sanctions https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/135629

http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/12970/statement-by-the-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-on-the-attack-in-quetta_en http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/12970/statement-by-the-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-on-the-attack-in-quetta_en

Carnegie Europe: Strategic Europe, 28.10.16: A Transatlantic Approach to Russia in 2017? http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/64981

ESO: Background information: Syria: EU adds 17 ministers and Central Bank Governor to sanctions list http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-adds-17-syrian-ministers-and-central-bank-governor-to-sanctions-list/

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