Donald Tusk: "It is clear that Russia strategy is to weaken the EU"

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016 - 02:00

British Prime Minister Theresa May has outlined her Brexit intentions to European leaders, writes Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor Irish Examiner.

At a meeting of EU leaders Ms May reiterated that Britain would trigger Article 50 before the end of March.

Speaking after the meeting which ended in the early hours of the morning European Council President Donald Tusk said: "It's not our decision, it's not our choice. If you ask me I would prefer 28 member states not only for the next few months but also for the next year's and decades.

It comes as European leaders have "strongly condemned" the bombings in Syria and have called for an immediate end to the attacks.

Meeting in Brussels tonight EU head's of State expressed outrage at the strikes carried out by Russia.

However it appears that no additional sanctions will be imposed at the moment as Mr Tusk said leaders had agreed to "stay the course".

He said: "It is clear that Russia strategy is to weaken the EU.

But Mr Tusk added: "Increasing tensions with Russia is not our aim."