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The Showdown: How Europe Stood Up to Putin
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After the crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, European leaders instilled a moral clarity within themselves; this was a fight for what is right. They put in place the most far-reaching and expansive economic sanctions against Russia the European Union has ever taken, followed by an unprecedented display of unity.
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EU leaders showed unprecedented unity and instilled moral clarity in the fight against Russia's actions after the annexation of Crimea, leading to expansive economic sanctions.
00:00 - 05:13 (05:13)
EU leaders, Russia, Crimea
Summary
EU leaders showed unprecedented unity and instilled moral clarity in the fight against Russia's actions after the annexation of Crimea, leading to expansive economic sanctions. In a historic meeting, European leaders met in complete telecommunication blackout to discuss important matters.