EU Diplomacy Chief Josep Borrell said that the EU's support for Ukraine exceeds that of the United States. He emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine as long as Ukrainians resist.
At an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in New York, Andriy Sybiga called for concrete and swift joint action. He emphasized the importance of treating Ukraine as a de facto member of the EU and the country's readiness for the accession process.
Some EU countries support lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Borrell said that the discussion is ongoing, but no decision has been made yet.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell warned of the threat of a full-scale war in the Middle East due to the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. He called on world leaders at the UN to make every effort to stop the conflict.
According to the draft budget of the Russian Federation, defense spending will increase to 13. 2 trillion rubles in 2025. This will account for 40% of total budget expenditures, exceeding spending on education, healthcare, and social policy.
Josep Borrell discussed with Dmytro Kuleba the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in the Kursk region. He reaffirmed the EU's full support for the struggle of the Ukrainian people and noted that Putin is forced to retreat deeper into Russia.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with EU diplomat Josep Borrell. They discussed expanding cooperation in arms production and details of Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region of Russia.
Israel said it had attacked a Hamas command center in a Gaza school, killing about 100 people. The strike drew international condemnation, with the US and EU calling for minimizing civilian casualties.
The EU supports Georgia and condemns the Russian occupation of its territories for 16 years. Borrell called for an end to human rights violations and emphasized support for Georgia's sovereignty.
Hungary vetoed the EU's joint statement on the Venezuelan elections, where Maduro was declared the winner. Borrell has independently expressed concerns about shortcomings and irregularities during the vote.
George Maloney met with Xi Jinping in Beijing. They discussed bilateral relations, the war in Ukraine, and tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of balanced cooperation.
European Parliament President Josep Borrell condemned the rocket attack on the Golan Heights. The attack from Lebanon killed at least 12 young people and injured nearly 20 others.
The EU High Representative called on China to facilitate the peace process in Ukraine and stop exporting dual-use goods to Russia. Josep Borrell asked China to use its influence on Russia to end the war.
Euroclear promises a first installment of €1. 5 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in July. The funds will be used for weapons, air defense, ammunition, and the development of the defense industry.
Borrell supports Zelenskyy's intention to hold a second peace summit, but Russia's participation should not be on Putin's terms. The EU and Ukraine discussed the next steps after the Peace Summit in Switzerland and cooperation with global partners.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned along with her entire government after an extraordinary meeting, as she is expected to replace Josep Borrell as the EU's top diplomat.
President of the European Council Charles Michel condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump during his election campaign.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov meets with EU representative Borrell in Washington to discuss further support for Ukraine's defense capabilities, thanking the EU for releasing frozen russian assets to finance ammunition, air defense equipment, and Ukrainian manufacturers.
The massive Russian attack killed and wounded dozens of people and damaged Kyiv's largest children's hospital, prompting EU representative Josep Borrell to emphasize Ukraine's urgent need for air defense and to call for accountability for Russian war crimes.
Putin said he is ready to outline the nuances of his proposals for a "peaceful settlement" of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine at a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
EU leaders express serious concerns about Georgia's law on "foreign agents," saying it deviates from EU recommendations and de facto halts Georgia's accession process.
In the first reading, the Georgian parliament supported a law banning LGBT "propaganda" and restricting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, which contradicts the country's European aspirations.
The European Union has agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at its military-industrial complex, financial services, energy sector, circumvention of sanctions and those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children, making it difficult for Russia to wage a war of aggression.
The EU has joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as an observer to act and return all the thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly displaced and deported by Russia, which must be held accountable for this horrific and inhumane crime.
At the Peace Summit in Switzerland, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with EU representative Josep Borrell, welcomed the adoption of the Framework for Negotiations on Ukraine's Accession to the EU, and coordinated efforts to increase arms supplies to Ukraine.
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is making unacceptable demands, and the aggressor cannot dictate the terms of the ceasefire. This was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on the eve of the Peace Summit on Ukraine.
Eight EU countries, including the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic, called for a ban on Russian diplomats traveling freely in the Schengen area.
The EU notes a rapidly emerging consensus on preferred names for top EU leadership positions: naming Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, António Costa as president of the European Council, Roberta Metsola as head of the European Parliament and Kaja Kallas as head of EU diplomacy.
The peace summit in Switzerland aims to develop general parameters for peace between the participating countries based on international law and the UN charter, focusing on issues such as nuclear security, prisoner exchange and the return of abducted Ukrainian children, but it is not a platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
The cabinet of French President Emmanuel Macron is considering Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Kallas as a potential successor to Josep Borrell as head of EU diplomacy.
