February 24, 2022 We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) are appalled by and condemn the large-scale military aggression by the Russian Federation against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, directed partly from Belarusian soil. This unprovoked and completely unjustified attack on the democratic state of Ukraine was preceded by fabricated […]
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Remarks by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Press statement by President von der Leyen on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine “Check against delivery” Early this morning, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, a free and sovereign country. Once again, in the centre of Europe, innocent women, men and children are dying or fear for their lives. We condemn this barbaric attack, and the cynical arguments […]
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Statements by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by armed forces of the Russian Federation. We also condemn the involvement of Belarus in this aggression […]
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Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the decisions of the Russian Federation further undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
High Representative Josep Borrell Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the decisions of the Russian Federation further undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity (22 February) The EU strongly condemns the decision by President Putin to recognise the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as […]
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the EU’s response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine (February 22)
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Press statement by President von der Leyen on the EU’s response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine (February 22) “Check against delivery” Today, EU Member States have given their political agreement for a new package of sanctions against Russia. I welcome this. Russia’s decision to recognise […]
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Main results Foreign Affairs Council (February 21, 2022)
European security situation The Foreign Affairs Council held a discussion on the European security situation. The Council condemned the Russian military build-up around Ukraine, increased ceasefire violations and provocations from the Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. It also condemned actions, staged events and information manipulations aimed at creating a pretext for military escalation against Ukraine. Furthermore it commended Ukraine’s restraint in face […]
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Joint statement by President von der Leyen and President Michel
Press Statement by President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission and President Charles Michel of the European Council Februrary 21, 2022: President von der Leyen and President Michel condemn in the strongest possible terms the decision by the Russian President to proceed with the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and […]
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Official statements regarding the situation in Ukraine (I)
In this entry we include the institutional statements related to the situation in Ukraine between February 14 and 20. President Charles Michel Remarks by President Charles Michel at the Munich Security Conference (February 20, 2022) First, allow me to recall the EU’s position on the current crisis around Ukraine and Russia, along with a few […]
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Official meetins due to the situation in Ukraine
High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell has travelled to Washington, DC, on 7-8 February. On 7 February the HR/VP Borrell will hold a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken to discuss pressing issues on the international agenda to reconfirm the strength of the transatlantic partnership at a crucial moment for global diplomacy. HR/VP will then co chair alongside EU Commissioner […]
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