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Military brokering: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-351/22 Neves 77 Solutions

Restrictive measures against Russia: The confiscation of the entire proceeds of a brokering transaction covered by the prohibition on providing brokering services for military equipment is permitted. In addition, the Court has jurisdiction to interpret a measure of general scope of a CFSP decision which should have been implemented in a regulation and which forms the basis for a national sanction.

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10/09/2024

Ukraine: France condemns Russian strikes targeting Odesa

After calling the Black Sea Grain Initiative into question, Russia once again irresponsibly put global food security at risk. France will continue to provide food aid to the countries most vulnerable to food insecurity as a result of the Russian aggression. It will also maintain its support for the Ukrainian courts and the International Criminal Court in their effort to combat impunity for crimes committed by Russia.

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20/07/2023

Ukraine: Do not play with nuclear Armageddon, warns UN Assembly President

Targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and threats of use of nuclear weapons, severely undermines trust “within and in our institution”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday.
Since the outbreak of the conflict, tens of thousands have lost their lives, many more have been wounded, and millions displaced within Ukraine and outside its borders.

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19/07/2023

EU-CELAC Summit: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival on the second day

“Yesterday, for example, President [of France, Emmanuel] Macron called for a meeting between the government and the opposition of Venezuela to discuss about how could we go to holding elections in an inclusive manner, free elections that could be recognised by the international community. There was not a lot of progress, but at least the two of them were talking together.”

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18/07/2023

EU condemns Russia’s decision to terminate the Black Sea Grain Initiative

The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been crucial for ensuring the export of Ukraine’s grain to global markets, helping vulnerable populations in need. Together with the EU-Ukraine “Solidarity Lanes”, the partial reopening of the Black Sea ports has been instrumental in stabilising and lowering unprecedented high food prices caused by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Prices of global food staples had steadily declined over the last year, bringing the

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17/07/2023

G7 Declaration on Ukraine: Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida, and President Zelenskyy

“Allies all agreed to lift the requirements for Membership Action Plan for Ukraine and to create a path to NATO membership while Ukraine continues to make progress on necessary reforms. But we’re not waiting for that process to be finished to make the long-term commitments that we’re making to Ukraine’s security” – Joe Biden on the G7 Declaration of support for Ukraine.

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13/07/2023
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G7: Joint declaration of support for Ukraine

“Today we are launching negotiations with Ukraine to formalize — through bilateral security commitments and arrangements aligned with this multilateral framework, in accordance with our respective legal and constitutional requirements — our enduring support to Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity, rebuilds its economy, protects its citizens, and pursues integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. We will direct our teams to begin these discussions immediately.”

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12/07/2023

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Since August 2022, Norway has been providing regular weekly flights to evacuate Ukrainian patients to countries across Europe. The European Commission has described the transport as a cornerstone of the evacuation effort. In response to the request of the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the medical evacuation operation until February 2024. The agreement may be further extended if necessary.

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12/07/2023

Secretary General Stoltenberg concludes historic NATO Summit in Vilnius

Wrapping up the Summit in Vilnius on Wednesday (12 July 2023), Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed that NATO leaders took major decisions to adapt the Alliance for the future. Allies agreed NATO’s most detailed and robust defence plans since the Cold War, strengthened their commitment to defence investment, agreed to bring Ukraine closer to NATO, and deepened partnerships around the world.

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12/07/2023

NATO at its turning point: The Vilnius Summit Communiqué

“We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, bound by shared values of individual liberty, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, have gathered in Vilnius as war continues on the European continent, to reaffirm our enduring transatlantic bond, unity, cohesion, and solidarity at a critical time for our security and international peace and stability.”

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11/07/2023

NATO agrees strong package for Ukraine, boosts deterrence and defence

On their first summit day, NATO allies agreed to a package of three elements bringing Ukraine closer to NATO. This includes a new multi-year assistance programme to facilitate the transition of the Ukrainian armed forces from Soviet-era to NATO standards and help rebuild Ukraine’s security and defence sector, covering critical needs like fuel, demining equipment, and medical supplies.

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11/07/2023

Russia: Foreign citizens participating in war in Ukraine get residence permit

A foreign citizen who has entered into a contract for military service in the Russian Federation Armed Forces or military formations during the period of the special military operation, for a period of one year, and members of their family, are provided with a residence permit without obtaining a temporary residence permit, even in the event of the death of the foreign citizen.

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11/07/2023

Solidarity Lanes: Study on EU rail connections with Ukraine and Moldova suggests deploying European track gauge

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s land transport connections with the EU have become essential for Ukrainian imports and exports. The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes have been created to strengthen the cross-border connections. The study published today is part of the Solidarity Lanes action plan. It analysed the barriers remaining, including the difference of rail gauge used in most of the EU versus the one used in Eastern Europe.

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11/07/2023

‘Roaming’ for Ukraine: Operators extend agreement to provide affordable calls for Ukraine for another year

On 9 July, the Commission welcomed the twelve-month prolongation of the operators’ agreement allowing displaced refugees from Ukraine to stay connected across borders. The Commission has facilitated the agreement between 22 European and seven Ukrainian operators to prolong the agreement, which was first signed in April 2022, to mutually lower the rates they must sustain to connect calls across borders. Affordable calls allow those seeking shelter in Europe to reach

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10/07/2023

EU sanctions: New law to crack down on violations

EU sanctions can consist of freezing funds and assets, travel bans, arms embargoes and restrictions on business sectors, among other things. According to the proposed law, violations would include not freezing funds or not respecting travel bans as required by sanctions, or doing business with state-owned entities of countries subject to sanctions.

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07/07/2023

France/Ukraine: Fight against impunity – Joint press release issued by French foreign and interior ministries

True to its commitments, France stands steadfastly by Ukraine in the fight against impunity for the crimes perpetrated by Russia during its aggression in Ukraine. As announced on 12 June 2023, two new missions from the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas France, funded by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre, have been deployed in Ukraine to support Ukrainian investigators.

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06/07/2023

Finland continues to impose travel restrictions on Russian citizens

Finland will continue to impose restrictions on the travel by citizens of the Russian Federation on the basis of a government resolution issued on 6 July 2023. Non-essential travel by Russian citizens to Finland and through Finland to the rest of the Schengen area will continue to be restricted for the time being. At the same time, restrictions will be tightened for business travellers, property owners and students.

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06/07/2023
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