E.U. Braces For Russian Reaction To Support For Ukraine

The U.K.,Poland and Sweden have proposed that a European Union civilian mission be setup to help Ukraine improve it's justice system

In a leaked joint paper the three countries argue that "re establishing confidence in the rule of law in Ukraine will be vital for future stability"

The idea is due to be discussed by ambassadors to the E.U. in Brussels on Monday afternoon , those same ambassadors will also be presented with their biggest dilemma over the whole Ukraine crisis , how to respond if Russia were to invade Eastern Ukraine

Most seriously of all , how much pain would Europe be willing to endure as a result of any Russian retaliation to further sanctions?

The U.K., Poland and Sweden suggest that their proposed mission would be set up under the E.U.'s common security and defence policy , it would see experts in law and order deployed to Ukraine ""monitoring , mentoring and advising " officials in both central and regional government

The european Commission has also announced that a "support group" , similar to the task forces put in place to help Greece and Cyprus through their financial crises , is to be set up

It will be made up of a staff from countries in the E.U. with specific expertise they will provide technical help to officials in Kiev , and will focus on reforming the political and economical systems in the country