Brussels 08.11.2024 Today the EU Council adopted a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) for a further two years, until 15 November 2026, with a budget allocation of nearly €409 million for the period from 14 November 2024 to 15 November 2026. (Image above:…
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Borrell: DPRK “worrying developments”
Brussels 30.10.2024 “Recent reports on the presence of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s troops on Russian soil in support of Russia’s illegal war have been confirmed to me by the European Intelligence Centre (INTCEN)” reads the statement by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell on the deployment of troops to Russia. (Photo: archive) “The…
MEPs: Russia crackdown on media
Strasbourg 23.10.2024 “…Russia lacks any respect for media freedom inside its own country. It also blatantly disrespects protection of journalists in conflict zones. Inside the country, the space for media has dramatically shrunk after the start of full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many media outlets were forced to terminate their operations, the majority of independent…
MEPs approve expropriation of Russian assets windfall profits
Strasbourg 22.10.2024 Today MEPs gave their green light to an extraordinary loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, to be repaid with future revenues from frozen Russian assets. With 518 votes in favour, 56 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament endorsed the new macro-financial assistance (MFA) to help Ukraine against Russia’s brutal war of aggression….
Metsola: peace for Ukraine not capitulation
17.10.2024 Speaking to leaders at the EU Summit, the European Parliament president Metsola reiterated Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine. She called for a coordinated European approach to ensure the integrity of Schengen. On Ukraine “It has been almost 1,000 days of aggression in Ukraine. We will, and we must, keep standing with Ukraine – and…
EU leaders to convene in Brussels
Brussels 16.10.2024 The EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 17-18 October to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and foreign affairs. (Image above: illustration) The heads of states, and government will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions, including developments on the frontline, and continued comprehensive support for Ukraine…
Borrell: advancement of Ukraine Peace Formula
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 “We started our Foreign Affairs Council with the Ukranians Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, who debriefed us on the situation in the battlefield. The Minister commented some elements of the Victory Plan that President Zelensky will present to the next European Council. We discussed and commented on how to advance the Peace Formula” said…
Moldova: MEPs condemn Russia’s interference
Strasbourg 09.10.2024 Today MEPs adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory. The text, approved by 508 votes in favour, 53 against and 104 abstentions, vehemently condemns Russia’s escalating malicious activities, interference and hybrid operations ahead of Moldovans going to the polls to vote in the country’s…
Borrell supports Ukraine ‘Victory plan’
Brussels 25.09.2025 “It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one of the most tense, in a more challenging environment. I do not want to exaggerate, but certainly the situation [around the world] is worrisome – wherever you have a look” said the EU top diplomat…
Ukraine: MEPs for lifting weapons restrictions
Strasbourg 19.09.2024 Today in a resolution, MEPs express their will to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia. The text states that without lifting current restrictions, Ukraine cannot fully exercise its right to self-defence and remains exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure. The resolution…
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