Mark Rutte said that NATO would respond with a devastating response in the event of a Russian attack on the Alliance. The Secretary General emphasized the importance of helping Ukraine and strengthening its own defense capabilities.
The European Union plans to blacklist 25 Chinese companies for circumventing sanctions against Russia. Companies from China and Hong Kong will be banned from supplying goods from the EU because of their assistance to the Russian military.
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will completely disconnect from the Russian power grid on February 8. The countries signed an agreement to synchronize with the European grid back in August 2023.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that over 134 billion euros in aid had been provided to Ukraine, including 50 billion in military aid. She emphasized the need to increase support for Ukraine.
The EU plans to add 35 individuals and 19 companies from Russia, the DPRK and China to the sanctions list. The new package will include prohibitive duties on fertilizers and certain agri-food products.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with EU representative Kaja Kallas about sanctions against Russia. The parties discussed strengthening transatlantic security and increasing European defense spending.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas commented on possible obstacles to Ukraine's accession to the EU from Hungary. She emphasized that despite the complexity of decision-making, the EU always reaches consensus.
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against Russia, which will include a ban on the sale of PlayStation and Xbox game consoles. The reason is that the consoles are used by the Russian military to control drones.
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which is expected to be ready by February. Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of continuing economic pressure and military support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry does not recognize the legitimacy of the elections in Belarus, where Lukashenko received 86. 82% of the vote. The Ministry joined the EU assessment, calling the elections a farce due to the lack of real competition and political repression.
EU foreign ministers agree on a plan to ease sanctions on Syria. Restrictions in the energy and transportation sectors may be lifted, but the decision could be reversed if the wrong steps are taken.
The EU Council has officially extended economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2025. The restrictions cover trade, finance, energy, technology and other sectors.
EU foreign ministers have decided to extend sanctions against Russia for six months. According to Kaja Kallas, this will continue to deprive Moscow of revenues to finance the war.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council will consider the situation in Ukraine as the first item on the agenda. The meeting will be held on January 27 under the chairmanship of Kaja Kallas with the participation of Ukrainian Minister Andriy Sybiga.
Representatives of Hungary did not sign the joint appeal of the EU countries to not recognize the presidential election in Belarus. Slovakia also refused at first, but then joined the statement.
The European Union is preparing to lift restrictions on Syria's energy and transportation sectors. The issue of financial sanctions remains open, and a final decision is expected at a ministerial meeting in Brussels.
The Belarusian dictator declared his indifference to the West's recognition of the election results in the country. He emphasized that the main thing is the recognition of the elections by Belarusians.
Voting in the presidential election is underway in belarus. In addition to lukashenka, four other candidates are running, but the EU has already called the election sham.
The head of the EU diplomatic service, Kaja Kallas, says the upcoming presidential election in belarus is a sham.
Kaja Kallas reported on intelligence forecasts of possible Russian aggression against the EU in 3-5 years.
Minister Sibiga says Russia is illegally trading in stolen Ukrainian grain and warns of sanctions against those involved. Ukraine has sent notes of protest and is preparing an appeal to the International Maritime Organization.
EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions against Syria. This was announced by Kaja Kallas during her visit to Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister had a phone conversation with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The parties discussed coordination of efforts in Ukraine-EU relations, the Food from Ukraine initiative and assistance to Syria.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the EU was ready to take over military support for Ukraine if the US refused. She expressed confidence that the United States would continue to support Ukraine, as it is in its interests.
Kaja Kallas will join the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base. The meeting will focus on military support for Ukraine and strengthening air defense.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte promised to increase military presence in the Baltic Sea after the incidents with the cables. Poland proposed to make the Baltic Sea a zone of enhanced NATO military control.
Kaja Kallas said that the number of sabotage attacks in Europe has increased since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU plans to step up measures against Russian ships and is considering the use of frozen Russian assets.
The European Union has started preparing the 16th package of sanctions against Russia until February 2025. The sanctions will affect new sectors of the Russian economy that were not previously subject to restrictions.
The EU's top diplomat called for an end to pressure on Zelenskyy regarding negotiations with Russia and for real security guarantees. Kallas emphasized that supporting Ukraine is now cheaper than the consequences of a possible Russian victory.
The European Parliament plans to vote on a resolution on disinformation and historical falsifications by Russia. The document exposes Russia's attempts to justify its aggression against Ukraine and influence EU policy.
