High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of Euro Commission Joseph Borrell shows concern for what happened in Russia at Navalny supporting protests.
“Following unfolding events in Russia with concern. I deplore widespread detentions, disproportionate use of force, cutting down internet and phone connections.
We will discuss on Monday next steps with EU Foreign Ministers,’’ he said in his Twitter post.
Law enforcers arrested more than 2,000 people who participated in Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s supporting rally, Reuters reports.
