Top EU diplomat to propose new sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is proposing that the bloc take a firm stance in its future relations with Russia including through the use of new sanctions, in the wake of the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Borrell told EU lawmakers Tuesday that he will table proposals for such action when he chairs the next meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers on Feb. 22. EU countries are divided in their approach to Russia and no member has yet ta