Brussels 20.04.2022 The Parliament of Lithuania voted to ban public displays of the letter “Z”, the black and orange ribbon of St George, and other symbols seen as expressing support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The vote took place on Tuesday, April 19. ⚡️ “Lithuania bans using letter 'Z' in protest over Russia's war in…
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Draghi: avenues for peace dialogue
Brussels 19.04.2022 “So far, Putin’s goal has not been the search for peace, but the attempt to annihilate the Ukrainian resistance, occupy the country and entrust it to a friendly government. We will stay close to our Ukrainian friends: the reopening of our Embassy in Kiev is good news. Yesterday I heard from our ambassador…
EU diplomats: talks on food and energy price
Brussels 11.04.2022 “We are going to discuss about Ukraine, once again” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell upon arrival to Foreign affairs Council in Luxembourg. Doorstep by @JosepBorrellF, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, at today's #ForeignAffairs Council, in #Luxembourg. "Everybody has to face the consequences of the #war in terms of price…
Finland and Sweden way to NATO
Brussels 11.04.2022 Sweden and Finland may join NATO as early as this summer, the Times newspaper reported citing its sources. (Image: Sandra Marin Prime minister of Finland). 🔴 EN DIRECTLa Finlande se prépare à prendre une décision historique sur l'Otanhttps://t.co/1enxAYFWVk pic.twitter.com/fS2ivzJRk5 — BFMTV (@BFMTV) April 10, 2022 According to the news outlet, it is expected…
EU top diplomats convene in Brussels
Brussels 11.04.2022 The Foreign Affairs Council will review recent events and current affairs, including the situation in Mali, Libya and Yemen. Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF will chair the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC. On the agenda:🔹 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine 🔹#GlobalGateway 🔹 Current affairs: Mali, Libya, Yemen and #WesternBalkans More: https://t.co/20qVcshe8I — European External Action Service –…
Borrell visits Kyiv
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrel visited Kyiv on Friday, April 8, together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, to reaffirm European solidarity with Ukraine and to announce additional support for its defense against Russia’s aggression. They met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal and visited the town…
EU-China video-Summit
Brussels 30.03.2022 The 23rd EU-China summit will take place on 1 April 2022 via video conference. President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by High Representative Josep Borrell, representing the EU, will meet Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang in the morning and Chinese President…
Russia-Ukraine peace talks progress
Brussels 30.03.2022 A round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul, Turkey, providing some perspective of progress. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the Ukrainian state was ready to declare itself permanently neutral and drop the project of joining NATO. More talks are expected to follow. #Russia's promise to scale down military operations…
NATO-Russia: Biden announces new sanctions
Brussels 24.03.2022 President Biden has given a press-conference after NATO and G7 Summits in Brussels touting unity in the Western response to Russia as allies worked behind the scenes to formulate their plans for the next phase of the conflict in Ukraine. Statement by #NATO Heads of State and Government#NATOSummit — NATO (@NATO) March 24,…
Poland expels 45 Russian diplomats
Brussels 23.03.2022 Poland ordered the expulsion of 45 Russians identified as “intelligence officers” using their diplomatic status as cover to operate in the country, officials said Wednesday, March 23.(Image: Warsaw skyline). Poland has identified 45 Russian intelligence officers using diplomatic status as cover to stay in the country. Authorities are urgently trying to expel them,…