EU: Ongoing escalation in Idlib bears risk of international military confrontation

EU: Ongoing escalation in Idlib bears risk of international military confrontation
# 28 February 2020 13:38 (UTC +04:00)

“Ongoing escalation in Idlib needs to stop urgently,” Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of EU Commission wrote on Twitter, APA reports.

“Idlib - ongoing escalation around needs to stop urgently. There is a risk of sliding into a major open international military confrontation. It is also causing unbearable humanitarian suffering and putting civilians in danger. EU calls on all sides for rapid de-escalation and regret all loss of life. The EU will consider all necessary measures to protect its security interests. We are in touch with all relevant actors,” Josep Borrell twitted.

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