G7: EU High Representative Josep Borrell meets with US State Secretary Antony Blinken
Brussels, 04/05/2021 – 14:20 On 4 May, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security...
Russian Presidential executive order prohibits Russian citizens holding citizenship of a foreign state from holding state and municipal positions
The President signed the Executive Order On Amending Specific Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation....
EU Commission: Summoning of the Russian Ambassador to the EU
3 May 2021 The Secretary-General of the European Commission, Ilze Juhansone, and the Secretary-General of...
SWP-Podcast: Russlands Muskelspiele in der europäischen Nachbarschaft – ohnmächtige EU?
Ronja Kempin, Susan Stewart Russlands Muskelspiele in der europäischen Nachbarschaft – ohnmächtige EU? Moderator: Dominik...
Declaration by the EU High Representative on the imposition of restrictive measures against eight EU nationals by Russia
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the imposition of restrictive...
S&D Group: EU must a adopt a new Russia strategy that would include a clear price for threats to security in Europe
With the support of the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament is set to adopt...
ECR Group speaks out against Russian barring of EU officials
The Co-Chairmen of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament, Raffaele Fitto...
EU Presidents condemn Russian sanctions against EU nationals
Joint statement by the Presidents of the European Council, Commission and Parliament on the imposition...
EU Parliament’s resolution on Russia: Positions of the Greens/EFA group
The European Parliament has adopted the resolution on Russia’s recent actions: the current situation in...
EP Text adopted – Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine’s border and Russian attack in the Czech Republic – Thursday, 29 April 2021 – Brussels
European Parliament resolution of 29 April 2021 on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, the...
MEPs deplore Russia’s military build-up, attack in Czechia and jailing of Navalny
Price for Russian invasion of Ukraine would be severe Full support for Czechia in diplomatic...
CSIS: Russian Troop Buildup in Ukraine and Russia’s Northern Fleet in the Arctic
For the past few weeks, we have closely followed Russia’s military activity along Ukraine’s border with specific interest in the military buildup in...
Renew Europe Group calls for a united and firm EU response to Russia’s hostile behaviour
The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament strongly condemned the involvement of Russian military...
JOINT MEP MOTION and Amendments FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, the military build-up on Ukraine’s border and Russian attacks in the Czech Republic
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION pursuant to Rule 132(2) and (4) of the Rules of...
EU Parliament speech by EU High Representative Borrell: Relations with Russia continue deteriorating
Check against delivery! Ms President, dear Members of the European Parliament, Our relations with Russia,...
Documentation of a public hearing on the geostrategic importance of the Arctic – EP Committee on Foreign Affairs
On 13 April, the Committee on Foreign Affairs held an online hearing “The Arctic: a...
EEAS Spokesperson statement on labelling media Meduza as “foreign agent” by Russia
“We reject the decision by the Russian authorities to include independent media outlet Meduza on...
EU High Representative declares solidarity with Czech Republic over Russian intelligence and criminal activities on its territory
The European Union strongly condemns the illegal activities on the territory of the Czech Republic...
EP DRAFT REPORT on the Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges
DRAFT REPORT on the Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges Committee on Foreign Affairs Anna...
Why and how the EU is supporting Ukraine – Blog post by EU High Commissioner Borrell
20/04/2021 – HRVP Blog Tensions are rising fast in and around Ukraine. At the Foreign...
EU Council President Michel in Tbilisi: Election reform, justice reform, and the rule of law remain priorities in EU-Georgia relations
Madame President, thank you for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to be in...
Main results of the informal video conference of foreign affairs ministers on 19 April 2021
Ukraine EU ministers of foreign affairs exchanged views on Ukraine and were joined via video...
Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the deteriorating health of Alexei Navalny
The European Union is deeply concerned about reports that the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s...
9th Euronest Assembly: Belarus and energy security threats on the agenda
Post COVID-19 recovery, the situation in Belarus, and countering energy security threats in the Eastern...
SolarWinds cyber operation: EU High Representative expresses solidarity with the United States
The European Union and its Member States express their solidarity with the United States on...
Russian forces: European Council President Michel speaks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
15 April 2021, 17:00 A phone call between the President of the European Council Charles...
The EU must warn Putin there will be consequences for further provocations, says Renew Europe
Renew Europe has initiated a cross party letter, co-signed by fellow leaders within the European Parliament,...
New CER insight: Russia, Ukraine and the West: How do you solve a problem like Vladimir?
By Ian Bond, 13 April 2021 Vladimir Putin is threatening Ukraine again. The West so far lacks...
Russia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Iran: EU High Representative Borrell spoke to US State Secretary Blinken
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep...
Public Hearing on the geostrategic importance of the Arctic – Committee on Foreign Affairs
On 13 April, the Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold an online hearing “The Arctic:...
G7 Foreign Ministers: “Deeply concerned by the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine’s borders and in illegally annexed Crimea”
Brussels, 12/04/2021 – 21:06, UNIQUE ID: 210412_33 Joint Statements We, the G7 foreign ministers of...
JCPOA Chair’s Statement: Continuing separate contacts with all JCPOA participants and the United States
The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resumed its work in...
Minister Hultqvist: The roadmap toward the future Swedish defence
Published 07 April 2021 An increase of the annual defence budget by 85 percent from 2015...
OSCE SMM Chief Monitoring Mission to Ukraine welcomes mandate extension
KYIV, 31 March 2021 – The Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM)...
EEAS Spokesperson criticises Russia’s conscription campaign on illegally-annexed Crimea peninsula
Brussels, 01/04/2021 – 17:21, UNIQUE ID: 210401_29 A spokesperson of the European External Action Service...
EU hosts V Brussels Conference ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
The fifth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’ (#SyriaConf2021)...
Ukraine: Statement by the EEAS Spokesperson on the Russian land ownership decree affecting Crimea
The Russian presidential decree adding most of Crimea and Sevastopol to the list of border...
President Charles Michel invites members of the European Council to their video conference of 25 and 26 March 2021
Given recent developments with regard to the epidemiological situation in Member States, we will hold...
EP Think Tank Briefing – The New START Treaty between the US and Russia: The last surviving pillar of nuclear arms control
The US and Russia both have formidable arsenals of potentially destructive nuclear weapons. Although a...
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 22 March 2021
Two weeks after EU sanctions were adopted in connection to the Navalny case, the Council...
Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell at the press conference
Check against delivery! Good afternoon, Today, it is 5 years from the tragic events that took...
EU imposes further sanctions over serious violations of human rights around the world
The EU Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on eleven individuals and four entities responsible for serious...
Communication on the EU Council position on the adoption of the European Defence Fund Regulation
The European Union (EU)’s geopolitical context has changed dramatically in the last decade. The situation,...
EP Briefing on the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue: The rocky road towards a comprehensive normalisation agreement
Regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations are key elements in the EU accession process for...
EP Briefing on Russia’s armed forces: Defence capabilities and policy
Reforms launched under Vladimir Putin have restored some of the Russian armed forces’ former glory....
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EP Thinktank publishes study on strategic communications as a key factor in countering hybrid threats
This report describes the key features, technologies and processes of strategic communications to counter hybrid...
High Representative Josep Borrell discusses current situation in Georgia at the EP
Brussels, 09/03/2021 – 20:53 Check against delivery! Ms President, Honourable Members of the European Parliament,...
EU Council sanctions four people responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia
Link The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on four Russian individuals responsible for...
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MEPs quiz EU foreign policy chief on EU capacity to respond to hybrid attacks
Press Releases INGE 30 minutes ago : link Russian and Chinese hybrid threats and the EU’s capacity to...
EU-Außenminister bringen Sanktionen gegen Russland und Myanmar auf den Weg
Die EU-Außenministerinnen und -minister haben sich bei ihrer Tagung gestern (Montag) auf Sanktionen gegen Russland...