Resultados principales Los Ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de la UE se han reunido informalmente por videoconferencia (27 de febrero de 2022) y han mantenido un debate sobre las nuevas medidas que deben adoptarse en respuesta a la agresión militar de Rusia contra Ucrania. Se trata de un momento histórico porque es la primera vez desde […]
Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine: EU imposes sanctions against President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov and adopts wide ranging individual and economic sanctions
The EU today decided to sanction Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The Council also agreed on a further package of individual and economic measures covering also Belarus to respond to the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. President Putin and his government […]
Press statement from the EU Ministers for Finance, European Commission and the European Central Bank
Yesterday night at the European Council, EU Leaders showed our absolute unity in responding to the unprovoked and unlawful Russian military actions. We expressed full solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The EU has demonstrated its support with emergency financial assistance and we will continue to provide additional support in the coming days. At the […]
Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol
Eight years on from the violent, illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, the European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity have now taken place with […]
Spanish government calls on Russia to put an immediate end to military invasion of Ukraine
The Government of Spain calls on Russia to put an immediate end to the military invasion of Ukraine The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, participated during the night of February 24 in Brussels in the extraordinary European Council to address the military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation during which they held a […]
Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel and President Macron following the Special meeting of the European Council of 24 February 2022
February 25, 2022 Today’s events are a watershed moment for Europe. Bombs are falling on innocent women, men and children. They fear for their lives and many are dying. All of this happens in 2022 – in the very heart of Europe. President Putin chose to bring back war to Europe. This is a fully-fledged […]
European Council conclusions, 24 February 2022
European Council conclusions on Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine The European Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine. By its illegal military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and the principles of the UN Charter and undermining European and global security and […]
Aggression is confrontation with Europe: speech of President Metsola on Ukraine
The President of the European Parliament delivered the following statement at the European Council on Thursday, February 24, 2022. “Dear President of the European Council, Dear President of the European Commission, Dear Presidents and Prime Ministers, Dear friends, The scenes in Ukraine are difficult to witness – while we hoped and worked to promote a […]
Statement by the North Atlantic Council on Russia’s attack on Ukraine
February 24, 2022 We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s horrifying attack on Ukraine, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked. Our thoughts are with all those killed and injured, and with the people of Ukraine. We also condemn Belarus for enabling this attack. This renewed attack is a grave violation of international law, including […]