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Russia: Putin meets with permanent members of the Security Council

Taking part in the meeting were Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino, Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Director of the Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin, and Special Presidential Representative for Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport Sergei Ivanov.

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29/03/2024

Russia: Mikhail Mishustin’s meeting with deputies of the A Just Russia – For Truth parliamentary party in the State Duma

“A Just Russia Party is doing much to safeguard human rights in other areas as well. I am referring to the social, housing and economic sectors. I would like to make special mention of the law on the amendments in the national payment system. Many people have to counter telephone scammers. There are victims who lost their savings and are now in debt. Of course, the initiative on protecting people

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29/03/2024

Ukrainian President met with a delegation of the EU Parliament’s Renew Europe political group

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a delegation of the European Parliament’s Renew Europe political group headed by the group’s President Valérie Hayer. The Head of State expressed gratitude to the European Parliament for the significant support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the issue of expediting military assistance to Ukraine from European capitals. The interlocutors paid special attention to Ukraine’s

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29/03/2024

Ukraine: We are doing everything to provide our warriors with more opportunities – Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia spends billions and billions of dollars each year on influence operations in other countries. They spread chaos, undermine the work of established institutions, fund disinformation, and bribe civil and political leaders. This concerns different regions of the planet – sensitive regions. Africa, various parts of Asia, and Europe, which is particularly vulnerable to destabilization provoked and fueled by Putin’s system. Both North and Latin America are also targets of

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29/03/2024

UK: Response to Russia’s veto on UN Security Council mandate renewal

Despite our concerted efforts to negotiate in good faith, Russia’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to silence independent, objective investigations into persistent violations of Security Council resolutions by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and by Russia itself, as it seeks military support from the DPRK to wage its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The text reflected considerations from all parties who meaningfully engaged in the process.

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29/03/2024

Ukraine: Zelenskyy coordinates security and economic measures in Sumy

During a working trip to Sumy region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a coordination meeting with the military command and heads of law enforcement agencies on the situation in Sumy region. Representatives of the military command reported to the President on the operational situation, the protection of the Ukrainian-Russian section of the state border, the arrangement of defense lines, and the air defense of the region.

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28/03/2024

MEPs in Kyiv call for more support for Ukraine to drive back Russia

A delegation of prominent MEPs from a number of committees visited Kyiv for talks with high-level representatives of the Ukrainian government, the Chairman and leadership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and civil society groups. MEPs were warmly received and heard strong messages of gratitude for all the support already provided to Ukraine by the EU.

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26/03/2024

UK at the UN Security Council: President Putin’s drive for perpetual warfare in Russia

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security. Thank you, President, and thank you High Representative Nakamitsu for your briefing today. President, the Russian Representative has today once again attempted to recast Russia’s war on Ukraine as a product of ‘Western aggression’. We have of course heard many different explanations from our Russian colleagues in this Chamber.

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22/03/2024

France condemns Russia’s recent massive strikes against civilians in Ukraine

France condemns in the strongest possible terms the massive Russian missile and drone strikes conducted against numerous civilian targets in Ukraine over the past couple of nights. During the night of March 20-21, 31 Russian missiles targeted the capital city of Kyiv, injuring 15 people. During the night of March 21-22, 87 missile and 63 drone attacks throughout the country left at least 3 dead and 22 injured. Ukraine’s energy

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22/03/2024

EU and Ukraine continue strengthening Solidarity Lanes and transport cooperation

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has significantly impacted global trade routes, which has led to an unprecedented cooperation to improve Ukraine’s connections to the world. The Solidarity Lanes, established in 2022, have allowed Ukraine to export 126 million tonnes of goods valued at around €47 billion and import around 47 million tonnes of goods valued at around €96 billion. Additionally, the meeting addressed the need to prioritise transport safety

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22/03/2024

EU Commission proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products

The transit of cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia and Belarus to third countries is unaffected by today’s proposal. This shows that the European Union remains fully committed to promoting food security globally, especially when it comes to developing countries. More than two years after the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, Europe is united and determined to continue defending our values and founding principles. The

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22/03/2024

Speech by EU Commission President von der Leyen at the Nuclear Energy Summit

Innovation in nuclear technologies is a very dynamic space, particularly for nuclear power technologies such as Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs. Of course, as with every emerging technology, there are ups and downs, successes and failures, that is quite normal. But SMRs are a promising technology and there is a race underway. The race is among leading countries and companies to prove this technology and bring it to market. More

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21/03/2024

Press statement by EU Commission President with Ukrainian PM Shmyhal

The EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility underpinned by the Plan is by far the largest support programme for Ukraine. It is three times bigger than the IMF programme, for example. The Multidonor Coordination Platform that we have built played a very useful role in its elaboration. And the Plan will form a key reference point for other donors, as they develop their own support programmes. That is crucial for Ukraine

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20/03/2024

Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the EU Council

Into the third year of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, we face a pivotal moment. Urgency, intensity and unwavering determination are imperative. Our foremost task is the swift provision of military aid to Ukraine and, building on recent initiatives like that of Czechia, the fast-track procurement and delivery of ammunition to Ukraine. This European Council will be an opportunity to strengthen and accelerate those efforts. Additionally, we must focus

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19/03/2024
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