EU Council To Discuss Russian War In Ukraine, Political Situation In Georgia

Student-led protesters rally in Tbilisi on November 15 over disputed election results.

The European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council is set to meet on November 18 to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine and the tense situation in Georgia following disputed parliamentary elections in the Caucasus nation on October 26. In a statement, the EU said the meeting -- chaired by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell -- will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Brussels. The council “will discuss the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after an informal exchange of views with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha, via videoconference,” it said. It will also “exchange views on the situation in Georgia, in light of the parliamentary elections held on 26 October.” To read the original story by RFE/RL's Georgian Service, click here.