Brussels 21.04.2022 Brussels 21.04.2022 EU sanctions two additional business people in relation to the illegal annexation of Crimea. The Council adopted today restrictive measures, within the existing sanctions framework, on two more individuals for their role in undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and for benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible…
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Ukraine: Michel announces Solidarity Trust Fund
Brussels 21.04.2022 “…We are determined to do everything we can to support Ukraine because we want victory for Ukraine” the EU Council president Charles Michel said. “And that is why we will use all the possible tools in our hands. Of course, financial support is very important. We had the opportunity to go into more…
Lithuania: letter “Z” ban
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…
Borrell: EU stands with Ukraine
Brussels 18.04.2022 “Ukraine is being struck by the most intensive missile attacks by the Russian Federation since weeks. The EU condemns the continued indiscriminate and illegal shelling of civilians and civilian infrastructure by Russian armed forces” reads the statement by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell on the latest indiscriminate attacks by Russia. I condemn…
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…
Russia: EU deplores expel of diplomats
Brussels 18.04.2022 “The European Union deplores the unjustified, baseless decision of the Russian Federation to expel 18 members of the Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation. Russia: 🇪🇺 deplores unjustified, baseless decision by 🇷🇺 to expel 18 members of @EUinRussia 👉pure retaliation & will only deepen 🇷🇺's isolation. 🇪🇺 strongly calls on…
Finland considers joining NATO in weeks
Brussels 13.04.2022 Finland will take a decision about whether to apply to join NATO in the next few weeks, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (pictured) said on Wednesday, April 13, underlining a shift in security perspectives since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland, Sweden move toward possible NATO membership https://t.co/8p5UdCJBU3 — Pasadena Star News (@PasStarNews) April 13,…
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 –…
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