The EU has built a legislative framework to ensure the security of its energy supplies. The electricity sector is subject to a regulation on risk-preparedness that mandates Member States to implement tools for preventing and managing potential electricity crises – and to work together once such crises occur.
“At the beginning of this decade, many illusions have been shattered in Europe. The illusion that peace was achieved once and for all. The illusion that prosperity might matter more to Putin than his delusional dreams of empire. The illusion that Europe was doing enough on security – be it economically or militarily. Today, we cannot afford any more illusions. The second half of this decade will be high-risk” –
“The weaponry that we are providing to Ukraine has to have full use, and the restrictions have to be lifted in order for the Ukrainians to be able to target the places from where Russia is bombing them. Otherwise, the weaponry is useless” – EU High Representative Borrell.
On 24 August, the EU marked the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union—a day dedicated to celebrating Ukraine’s unique history, culture, and identity. This day also serves as a reminder to Russia that Ukraine, as a sovereign, free, and independent state, has the inherent right to determine its own foreign policy and security arrangements, in full accordance with international law and the Helsinki Final Act.
According to the IAEA, the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety during an armed conflict and the five concrete principles – established to protect the Zaporizhzhya NPP but applicable to any nuclear power plant – must be respected.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by the Russian Federation today that the remains of a drone were found within the territory of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant. The drone fragments were reported to have been located roughly 100 metres from the plant’s spent fuel nuclear storage facility.
On 21 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt further measures of the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. These measures will take effect on 27 August.
The EU has reached its target of filling gas storage facilities to 90% of capacity well over 2 months ahead of the 1 November deadline, according to the latest figures released today by Gas Infrastructure Europe.
In 2022, hard coal for the first time was overtaken by solar energy in electricity generation in the EU. The proportion of solar energy in the EU’s total electricity production was 210,249 GWh compared with 205,693 GWh for hard coal.
On 20 August we mark four years since the assassination attempt of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in Russia by using a toxic nerve agent of the “Novichok” group, banned under the Chemical Weapons Convention, to which the Russian Federation is a State Party.
Around 3,000 to 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers from a group estimated at a total of 6,000 to 10,000 military personnel, the core of which consists of contingents drawn from four brigades, entered Russian territory. Almost immediately after seizing the border area, Ukrainian engineering formations started building a fortified zone centred in the village of Basivka located on the Ukrainian side of the border.
“Hundreds of Russian servicemen have already surrendered, and all of them will receive humane treatment – they did not experience such treatment even in their own Russian army” – Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
The IAEA has been monitoring the situation on the reported military activities taking place in the vicinity of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP). This NPP has six units of two different reactor types: RBMK-1000 and VVER-510. Two of the RBMK-1000 are in shutdown and two are fully operational. The two VVER-510 units are under construction.
Four years ago, Belarus’ presidential election saw electoral fraud, mass protests and a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition. Belarus moved further into isolation and dependence on Russia. It became complicit in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU continues to support Belarusian civil society and democratic forces, fighting for a free and democratic Belarus.
The water level in the cooling pond at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) continues to decrease. Despite all reactors remaining in a state of cold-shutdown, availability of this water is important for nuclear safety of the plant, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today.
The most extensive prisoner exchange operation of recent times took place in Ankara today (1 August), involving a total of 26 people from prisons in seven different countries (USA, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, Russia and Belarus). Here are some statements of the governments involved.
“I have been asking all my interlocutors to use their influence on Russia to stop this war. We know that Vietnam has a good relationship with Russia. President Putin was here some days ago. I asked them to use this influence to make Putin understand that this war has to reach an end” – EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
The nuclear safety and security situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains highly challenging during the military conflict, including efforts to ensure adequate maintenance of key safety systems and other vital equipment, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today.
China and Russia have agreed to further expand investment and energy cooperation to promote bilateral ties.
Ukraine receives the first payment of €1.5 billion generated from immobilised Russian assets. These extraordinary revenues generated by EU operators and held by central securities depositories from immobilised Russian sovereign assets were made available by Euroclear to the Commission as a first instalment on 23 July 2024.
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Under current affairs, EU ministers touched on digital diplomacy. Ministers had an informal discussion over lunch with the President of the European Investment Bank.
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