`` I think there 's not a need '' for `` retaliatory steps , '' Russia 's President reportedly says . The Russian leader said that the U.S. and its allies should be prepared to take "countermeasures" against any further sanctions on Russia. EU sanctions list includes Russia 's deputy prime minister and its military chief . Police said an investigation was under way . EU foreign policy chief urges Russia to take concrete steps to ease situation in Ukraine .
`` I think there 's not a need '' for `` retaliatory steps , '' Russia 's President reportedly says . The Russian leader said that the U.S. and its allies should be prepared to take "countermeasures" against any further sanctions on Russia. EU sanctions list includes Russia 's deputy prime minister and its military chief . EU foreign policy chief urges Russia to take concrete steps to ease situation in Ukraine .