Brussels calls for Russian pullout from Moldova, Georgia

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the EU would seek the withdrawal of Russian troops from Moldova and Georgia if negotiations on Ukraine move forward.

Speaking to journalists upon arriving at an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Cyprus, Kallas said Brussels also wants military restrictions on Russia to be part of any future negotiations.

“We must demand from Russia the same concessions that Russia demands from Ukraine. If military restrictions apply to Ukraine, they must also apply to Russia,” Kallas said.

She added that the European Union would also insist on the “withdrawal of Russian troops from Moldova and Georgia.”

By Vafa Guliyeva