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). đź”´ EN DIRECTLa Finlande se prĂ©pare Ă  prendre une dĂ©cision 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 –…

EU deplores Russia closure of NGOs

Brussels 11.04.2022 “The European Union deplores the decision of the Russian Ministry of Justice to revoke the registration of 15 widely recognised organisations, among them a large number of prominent European non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and foundations as well as international advocacy groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International” reads the statement by the spokesperson…

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…

NATO pledge for heavy weapons to Ukraine

Brussels 07.04.2022 The NATO member states have agreed to supply new types of advanced weaponry to Ukraine, alliance representatives have said, as Kyiv prepares for a next offensive by Russia in the Donbass region. #NATO Allies have been providing substantial support to help #Ukraine🇺🇦 defend itself, and push back the invading Russian forces#ForMin | @jensstoltenberg…

Europarliament: Sassoli journalist scholarship

Strasbourg 07.04.2022 Parliament’s Bureau agreed yesterday to strengthen the institution’s support to journalists with a new scholarship scheme and training programmes for young journalists. Parliament to support young journalists with new training and a programme named after President Sassoli ⬇️ https://t.co/RVJWZPaOES — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) April 5, 2022 The aim is to deepen journalists’ understanding…

Europarliament: €3.4bn for Ukraine refugees

Strasbourg 07.04.2022 The EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will immediately receive €3.4 billion, MEPs decided on Thursday, April 7. MEPs frontload 3.4 billion euro to address 🇺🇦Ukrainian refugees’ needs EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will immediately receive €3.4 billion, MEPs decided on Thursday Press release…

MEPs unequivocally support Ukraine

Strasbourg 06.05.2022 Debating last week’s EU Summit with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen and EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell, MEPs united in showing solidarity and giving more help to Ukraine. On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022, including the latest developments in the war against…

Russia accredits Taliban diplomat

Strasbourg 05.04.2022 Russia’s Tass news agency quoted sources as saying that Sayed Tayeb Javad, the former Afghan ambassador to Moscow, had been fired and that Taliban appointed diplomat Jamal Nasser Gharwal would be appointed Ambassador to diplomatic mission. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov made the remarks while speaking on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly…

Japan welcomes Ukraine refugees

Strasbourg 05.04.2022 Japan’s unusually welcoming approach to evacuees from Ukraine who have fled Russia’s invasion — a contrast to its traditionally strict refugee policy — reflects the government’s desire to stay in line with public sentiment and show it is contributing as a Western nation, pundits say. (Image: Tokyo, Japan). FOCUS: #Japan 's rare move…