Czech foreign minister in Brussels for talks on Russia, Ukraine, Syria, Iran

Czech foreign minister Martin Stropnický took part in a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, where the United Kingdom was expected to update its partners on the alleged use of Russian military nerve gas in an attack on a former spy in Salisbury.

Ministers were also expected to discuss what stepped up support the could give to Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with separatists in the east of the country supported by Moscow.

The latest developments in Syria were also to be discussed. Korea and Iran also featured on the agenda for discussions.

Author: Chris Johnstone