Brussels 28.06.2021 “The EU remains firmly committed to the Global Coalition against Da’esh. The job is not yet finished in Iraq and Syria, where the core of Da’esh is still active, even if gone largely underground. Stabilisation and reconstruction are key to prevent its resurgence. We also see a growing influence of Da’esh in areas…
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EU condemns Syria use of chemical weapons
9/4/2020 “Declaration by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the EU on the release of the first report of the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team The European Union welcomes the release of the first report of the Investigation and Identification Team to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical…
EU rejects Turkey migratory pressure
The Foreign Affairs Council adopted a statement on the crisis in Idlib and the situation at the EU external borders with Turkey. (Image: illustration). #FAC press conference live now here: https://t.co/DW5UJjJOaB https://t.co/61zGeSoMp4 — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) March 6, 2020 In its statement, the Council acknowledges the increased migratory burden and risks Turkey is facing…
Idlib: Putin meets Erdogan “confidentially”
President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Recep Erdogan on March 4 that a face-to-face meeting was necessary amid the escalation in Idlib, Syria. #Kremlin: Russia-Turkey talks https://t.co/n7mI73sS8I pic.twitter.com/7MeKyEBRBY — President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) March 5, 2020 “We always have something to talk about, but now the situation in the…
EU Defence Ministers discuss future
At arrival to the Informal meeting of the EU Defence Ministers on March 4 in Zagreb Josep Borrell, the EU top diplomat, commented on situation in Syria, and crisis at Greek-Turkish border. Borrell underlined that the meeting is “not about the current crisis“, but about “future prospects on how to build a better security and…
EU adds €170M aid to Syrians
“…In all our meetings I had the opportunity to express our understanding for the difficult situation Turkey is currently facing. But also I stressed that the current developments at the European borders are not leading to any solution” said EU top diplomat Josep Borrell adressing the crisis situation at EU-Turkey border. (Image above: illustration). “Increased…
MEPs condemn Erdogan “blackmail”
Greek officials said that in 24 hours between March 2 and March 3 morning hours, 5,183 people were prevented from entering the country, 45 people were detained they added. (Image: social media). My duty is to protect the sovereignty of my own country. At the same time, Greece is also doing Europe a great service….
Idlib: NATO calls to stop offensive
The North Atlantic Council had a meeting upon Turkey request to hold consultations under article 4 of NATO’s founding Washington Treaty on the situation in Syria. #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg spoke to the media after the meeting of the North Atlantic Council for article 4 consultations on #Syria at #Turkey’s 🇹🇷 request. Read more ⤵️…
Borrell on situation in Idlib
“The war in Syria is now in its ninth year. The most severe humanitarian catastrophe and security crisis is unfolding right now in the northwest of the country. In other parts of Syria we continue to see instability and dramatic human suffering. WATCH: Footage from #Idlib #Syria today. Almost 150k people have been displaced in…
MAVRIDES: Erdogan supports jihadists in Idlib
During February Plenary the Members of European Parliament discussed the crisis in Idlib, reacting upon aggravated hostilités between Syrian Army and groups of Islamist fighers, backed by Turkey. The ongoing shelling caused a new ordeal for civilians in de-escalation zone in Idlib, agreed between Ankara and Moscow (2018) to protect refugees and prevent the flow…
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