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 […]
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 […]
Communiqué Government of Spain in view of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The Government of Spain strongly condemns the military invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. It is a completely unjustified aggression, of unprecedented gravity, and a flagrant violation of international law that puts global security and stability at risk. The National Security Council will meet today at the Zarzuela Palace, at 12:00 noon, under the […]
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 […]
The decision of Russia’s President is a serious violation of international law
Leading MEPs strongly condemn the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities. The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs David Mcallister (EPP, DE), the Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee Witold Waszczykowski (ECR, PL), the Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Ryszard […]
Russia-Ukraine crisis debated in Parliament
Statement on Ukraine by European Parliament’s leaders (February 24) Parliament’s President and group leaders adopted the following statement on Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, and announced an extraordinary plenary session for next Tuesday. The European Parliament Conference of Presidents was convened by President Roberta Metsola this morning to discuss our response to Russia’s invasion into […]
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 […]
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 […]
How the EU is supporting Ukraine
Since withdrawing from the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine has been keen to pursue its own path, including forging closer links with the rest of Europe. Ukraine’s relations with Russia have been tense due to the latter’s determination to keep the country within its sphere of influence. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea in violation of […]