Dear President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, It is an honour and it is a privilege to be here on the 9 May. The 9 May is a day to celebrate peace and unity in Europe, to remember the lessons of our history and to commit to leave a better future for the next generations. So it […]
Celebrado en Kiev el VIII Diálogo sobre Derechos Humanos
The European Union and Ukraine held the eighth Human Rights Dialogue in Kyiv yesterday. Both sides remain committed to continuing their annual dialogue, despite Russia’s ongoing large-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, and will continue their active efforts to prevent and address any human rights violations, including in the temporarily occupied and liberated territories of Ukraine. […]
Geopolitical consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
At a meeting on 24 April, EU foreign affairs ministers focused on military support, restrictive measures, food security, and accountability but also the implementation of the action plan on the geopolitical consequences of this war. The EU aims to strengthen its partnerships around the world to reinforce global stability and growth. Sudan The Foreign Affairs […]
Ukraine joins EU Civil Protection Mechanism
On 20th April, Ukraine becomes a Participating State of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is in Kyiv to officially sign an agreement on behalf of the European Union granting Ukraine full membership of the Mechanism. During his visit, he will […]
Council approves €1 billion in ammunition aid for Ukraine
On 13th April, The Council adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This measure will allow the EU to reimburse member states for ammunition donated to Ukraine from existing stocks or from the reprioritisation of existing orders during the period 9 February to 31 May 2023. […]
Statement by President von der Leyen after the trilateral meeting with the President of the People’s Republic of China
Thank you, President Xi, This is my second visit to Beijing, but in my family, China, and especially the province of Anhui, played a role. When I was young, my father, as Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, secured the first agreement with the province of Anhui and Lower-Saxony. And this partnership continues to flourish today. […]
European Commission launches New European Bauhaus capacity building programme to rebuild Ukraine
Following the Commission’s meeting with the Ukrainian government in Kiev on February 2, the EU-Ukraine Summit on February 3, the Commission, in cooperation with Ukrainian organizations and Commissioner Virginia Sinkevich, launched the new European Bauhaus reconstruction and capacity building program for Ukraine on February 16. during a visit to Kiev. 17 to discuss cooperation and […]
EU renews individual sanctions against Russia
1 473 individuals and 205 entities are subject to an asset freeze and/or a travel ban because their actions have undermined Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. The Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until […]
Statement by the members of the European Council after one year of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
One year ago, Putin’s Russia started its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have shown incredible strength in defending their homeland and the core principles of international law against the Russian aggression. They have shown resolve in defending democracy and freedom, resilience in the face of hardship and dignity when confronted with […]