Strasbourg 16.09.2021 Parliament says the EU must push back against aggressive policies while laying the groundwork for cooperation with a future democratic Russia. Press release 🇪🇺🇷🇺MEPs call for new EU strategy to promote democracy in Russia⤵️ https://t.co/ynCmwhxtsl — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) September 16, 2021 Assessing the state of EU-Russia relations, the European Parliament makes clear…
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Russia: Estonia diplomat expulsion
Brussels 03.08.2021 Estonian Ambassador to Moscow Margus Laidre was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry Tuesday, August 3, where he was informed about the expulsion of an Estonian diplomat within seven days, the Ministry announced on its website.(Image: Moscow, City) Russia to expel another Estonian diplomat#Estonia #Russiahttps://t.co/uFgl0PVwpS — ERR News (@errnews) August 3, 2021 “Estonian…
Russian diplomats to leave U.S.
Brussels 02.08.2021 The United States has handed Russia a list of 24 diplomats who are imposed to leave the country by September 3 due to a unilaterally established three-year limit on the assignment period for Russian personnel in the U.S., Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said. (Image: Washington D.C.) 🔻📝The National Interest Magazine Interview with Ambassador Anatoly…
JCPOA talks resume in Vienna
Brussels 20.06.2021 The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will resume on Sunday 20 June in Vienna. (Image: archive) #JCPOA: Joint Commission resumes on Sunday in Viennahttps://t.co/jqPCthyRuF — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) June 19, 2021 The Joint Commission will be chaired, on behalf of EU High Representative…
Russia exits OPEN SKIES TREATY
Brussels 18.06.2021 “The announcement by the Russian Federation of its withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty is regrettable and will have a detrimental effect on the global arms-control architecture” read the statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the announcement by the Russian Federation on its withdrawal from the Treaty. HR/VP @JosepBorrellF on the…
EU-Russia relations in focus
Brussels 17.06.2021 “Today we are presenting a Joint Communication from the High Representative and the [European] Commission that responds to an invitation of the European Council of the last 24th of May. This Communication sets out the state of European Union-Russia relations in all their complexity and proposes the way forward – that is an…
NATO faces multifaceted threats
Brussels 14.06.2021 “…We face multifaceted threats, systemic competition from assertive and authoritarian powers, as well as growing security challenges to our countries and our citizens from all strategic directions” reads the Brussels Summit Communiqué Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels 14 June…
NATO-Russia: dual track approach
Brussels 14.06.2021 “…Today I really look forward to welcoming all the NATO Leaders to our summit. We meet at a pivotal moment for our Alliance. And today we will open a new chapter in our transatlantic relations. The Leaders will discuss a wide range of issues, among them Russia” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said…
JCPOA continues work in Vienna
Brusssels 02.06.2021 The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resumes today Wednesday 2 June, in Vienna (pictured). The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action #JCPOA will resume today in Vienna. Participants will continue their discussions in view of a possible return of the US to the JCPOA and…
EU Condemns Russian actions
Brussels 25.05.2021 The European Council held a strategic debate on Russia. – It condemns the illegal, provocative and disruptive Russian activities against the EU, its Member States and beyond. It reaffirms the EU’s unity and solidarity in the face of such acts as well as its support to Eastern partners. (Image above: Crimea bridge, Azov…