Borrell: on ‘tectonic shift’

Brussels 11.05.2023 The European Union Military Committee (EUMC) convenes on 11 May 2023 at the level of EU Chiefs of Defence (CHODs). The meeting is presided by General Robert Brieger, the EUMC Chair. Important exchange today with EU Military Committee in format of 27 Chiefs of Defence on most important developments in area of security…

NATO: transformation of Alliance

Brussels 10.05.2023 “…Admiral Bauer, Rob, you mentioned that we have entered a new era of collective defence. And thanks to the work of this Committee and our military leaders across the Alliance, NATO is prepared” said Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General in opening remarks, addressing the 189th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session in…

Scholz on “geopolitical Europe”

Strasbourg 09.05.2023 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the ‘This is Europe’ series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow. #Europarl: #Europe Debate with Chancellor of #Germany #OlafScholz – 9th M… https://t.co/OtMm8dYaqr via @YouTube — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) May 9, 2023 Chancellor…

Today: 9 May Europe Day

Strasbourg 09.05.2023 Europe Day is an opportunity to celebrate the EU’s achievements and unity. To mark the occasion, the EU institutions have organised a range of activities, enabling people to learn more about the EU and experience its cultural diversity. Join the celebrations for Europe Day on Tuesday 9 May and display the European flag…

Belarus: death of Klimovich in prison

The European Union learnt with dismay and sadness that political prisoner of the Lukashenko regime in Belarus Mikalai Klimovich has died in the Vitebsk prison colony no. 3 last week. He was sentenced to a year in prison for posting a caricature depicting Alexander Lukashenko on a social network. He had a serious heart condition…

Russia: Assassination of Prilepin failed

Brussels 07.05.2023 Kiev and its Western patrons, in the first place, the US are primarily responsible for the terrorist attack against writer and public figure Zakhar Prilepin, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday, May 6. (Image: Moscow, Russia). Washington and Kiev are primarily responsible for the terrorist attack against writer Zakhar…

EU delegation at Charles III Coronation

Brussels 06.05.2023 The EU delegation attended the Coronation in the Westminster Abbey. King Charles has been crowned at his Coronation, the first in the UK for 70 years. Honoured to represent the European Union with @vonderleyen and @CharlesMichel at the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla, today at Westminster…

Kremlin: Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike

Brussels 03.05.2023 “Last night, the Kiev regime attempted a drone strike against the residence of the President of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin” the Russian diplomacy press-release reads. “We consider these actions a premeditated terrorist attack and an assassination attempt targeting the President”. ⚡️ Last night, the Kiev regime attempted a drone strike against…

Oslo-Moscow: expulsion of diplomats

Brussels 26.04.2023 Russia has decided to expel 10 diplomats from Norway’s Embassy in Moscow, demanding that they leave the country shortly, the Norwegian foreign ministry said on Wednesday, April 26. (Image: Moscow city). The decision follows Norway’s announcement on April 13 that it had expelled 15 Russian embassy officials that the Norwegian government announced were…