Three years of Russia’s war against Ukraine: UN debates and resolutions
Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty…
Russia’s war against Ukraine: EU Council extends economic restrictions
The EU Council today renewed the EU restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation’s continuing actions destabilising the situation…
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Background on the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on 5 November 2024
The EU Ecofin Council will seek an agreement on value added tax (VAT) in the digital age (VIDA): The package…
Update by IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine on 26 July 2024
The nuclear safety and security situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) remains highly challenging during the military conflict,…
Main results of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 16 July 2024
The EU Ecofin Council discussed the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and approved Germany’s modified recovery and resilience…
Ukraine initiates emergency UN Security Council meeting following today’s Russian attacks
Russia launched strikes on Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, and cities in the Donetsk region. One of the most important hospitals,…
14th EU sanctions package against Russia targets sanction-breakers and energy (updated Q&A))
The latest package of economic and individual restrictions against Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine increases the pressure on high-value…
Russia’s war: EU Commission allows re-introduction of €2.5bn Romanian state aid scheme
Under the reintroduced scheme, state aid will take the form of guarantees and direct grants. The scheme aims at ensuring that…
Italy: EU Commission approves €750m to support companies affected by Russia’s war
The European Commission has approved a €750 million Italian scheme to support small and medium-sized companies (“SMEs”) and mid-caps companies in the context of Russia's war…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part II
Part II: What is the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on the conduct of warfare worldwide and how it…
OSCE Security Co-operation: EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine
"Russia intentionally attacks civilian objects, including critical civilian infrastructure, which may amount to war crimes. There will be no impunity…
Czechia: EU Commission approves €718m to support heating companies affected by Russia’s war
Under the scheme, the public support will consist in limited amounts of aid in the form of rebates. Heat energy producers can…
EU Commission VP Jourová discusses Ukraine accountability efforts at Eurojust
21 April 2023 The Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms Věra Jourová, visited the Agency...
Russia: EEAS HR on the sentencing of Vladimir Kara-Murza
Brussels, 17 April 2023 The European Union strongly condemns the ruling by a Moscow court...
State aid: EU Commission approves €126m to Poland to support the wheat and maize production sector affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 27 March 2023 The European Commission has approved an approximately €126 million (PLN 600 million) Polish...
Core international crimes in Ukraine: 1st anniversary of the Joint Investigation Team
24 March 2023 One year ago tomorrow, on 25 March 2022, the national authorities of...
Finland: EU Commission approves €1bn to support companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 23 March 2023 The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Finnish scheme to...
Belarus: EU HRVP Borrell on the sentencing of Ales Bialiatski and other human rights defenders
Brussels, 3 March 2023 Today, a Minsk Court sentenced members of the Viasna Human Rights...
China’s position on a political settlement of Russia’s war against Ukraine
Text as of 2023-02-24 09:00 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including...
Russia’s war: EU Council imposes 10th package of sanctions on 87 individuals and 34 entities
Brussels, 27 February 2023 Within the comprehensive tenth package of sanctions adopted earlier today, the...
Eurojust update: Joint investigation teams on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine
Close to one year after the start of the war in Ukraine, Eurojust invites media...
Russia: Statement by the EU HR on decisions against Meduza and Sakharov Centre
Brussels, 27 January 2023 The European Union strongly condemns Thursday’s decision by the Russian authorities...
EU welcomes Japan’s decision to strengthen sanctions against Russia
Brussels, 27 January 2023 The EU welcomes Japan’s decision taken today to further align its export...
Poland: EU Commission approves €3 bn to support gas companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 3 January 2023 The European Commission has approved a €3 billion Polish scheme to...
EU Commission approves amendments to Italian scheme, including up to €23bn budget increase
Brussels, 20 December 2022 EU Commission approves amendments to Italian scheme, including up to €23...
EU agrees ninth package of sanctions against Russia
Brussels, 16 December 2022 The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of a ninth package of...
Bundeskanzler Scholz telefonierte mit dem russischen Präsidenten Putin
Berlin, 2. Dezember 2022 Der Sprecher der Bundesregierung, Steffen Hebestreit, teilt mit: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz...
Slovakia: EU Commission approves €600m to support companies facing increased energy costs in context of Russia’s war
Brussels, 30 November 2022 The European Commission has approved a €600 million Slovak scheme to...
Romania: EU Commission approves €500m to support companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 17 November 2022 The European Commission has approved an approximately €500 million (RON 2,500...
Czechia: EU Commission approves €1.23bn to support the economy affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 15 November 2022 The European Commission has approved a €1.23 billion scheme to support...
Update on Germany’s military support for Ukraine as of 1 November 2022
Berlin, 1 November 2022 Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these...
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G7: Foreign Ministers’ statement
Brussels, 4 November 2022 We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,...
Denmark: EU Commission approves €16.8bn to support energy companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 4 November 2022 The European Commission has approved a €16.8 billion (DKK 125 billion)...
Belgium: EU Commission approves €1.5bn to support energy suppliers
Brussels, 28 October 2022 The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion Belgian guarantee scheme...
Temporary Crisis Framework : EU Commission proposes prolong and amend to Member States
Brussels, 6 October 2022 The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a...
MEPs revamp pandemic relief measures for aviation sector
Brussels, 6 October 2022 To better reflect increasing air traffic, Parliament updated the take-off and...
Italy: EU Commission approves €700m to support companies affected by Russia’s war
Brussels, 28 September 2022 The European Commission has approved a €700 million Italian scheme to...
Global Gateway: President von der Leyen announces funding for climate, human rights, and health
Brussels, 26 September 2022 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded on...
NATO Secretary General meets Chinese Foreign Minister in New York
Brussels, 22 September 2022 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday (23 September 2022) discussed...
NATO hosts aviation experts to address air safety after Russia’s invasion
Brussels, 22 September 2022 On Wednesday (21 September 2022), NATO hosted civil and military aviation...
Ukraine: Joint statement on the nuclear safety and security in armed conflicts
Brussels, 22 September 2022 We, the ministers of Foreign Affairs of Canada, France, Germany, Italy,...
International Day of Democracy: EU High Representative’s and EU Commission’s Vice-President’s statement
Brussels, 15 September 2022 The events we have been witnessing over the past year are...
Security and defence priorities: Speech by EU HR Borrell at Inter-Parliamentary Conference
Brussels/Prague via VTC, 5 September 2022 Check against delivery! Thank you, David [McAllister, Chair of...
NATO Secretary General meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
Brussels, 17 August 2022 Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia...
EU Council background on EU sanctions against Russia as of 1 August 2022
Brussels, 1 August 2022 Infographic – EU sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
Ukraine and Moldova: EU Commission extends four Transport Corridors
Brussels, 28 July 2022 The Commission yesterday amended its December 2021 proposal, under discussion by...
EU Council adopts “maintenance and alignment” package in light of Russia’s aggression
Brussels, 21 July 2022 In response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the...
Vladimir Putin in Iran: Media remarks on cooperations, energy and food crisis
Moscow, 20 July 2022 In conclusion of his working visit to Iran, Vladimir Putin answered...
G20 meeting: Josep Borrell on strengthening multilateralism
Brussels, 8 July 2022 The multilateral system is under pressure like never before. We are...
Josep Borrell at G20 on food crisis and energy security
Brussels, 8 July 2022 Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is dramatically aggravating the food...