Armenia/Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 welcomes the agreement on a ceasefire, is encouraged by reports that it is being respected so far and calls on 🇦🇲 🇦🇿 to continue its implementation. We remain committed to strong involvement in the normalisation process http://europa.eu/!NXYdd9
Ethiopia:the airstrikes that hit Mekelle endanger fragile hope for peace in 🇪🇹Peace talks are the only way forward🇪🇺 encourages conflict parties 2immediately seize opportunity 2end hostilities &reach negotiated permanent ceasefire agreement. #AUEU #Tigray https://europa.eu/!v74XMY
RT @SanninoEU: Proud to present the @EUDiploAcademy pilot project. It's not just an academic course but the chance to learn from inside how the EU works. No competing agendas: you can defend national interest while promoting EU interests. @JosepBorrellF @FedericaMog https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-229773
Armenia/Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 welcomes the direct handover of 5 🇦🇲 prisoners by 🇦🇿 following the August meeting in Brussels. Important step to build much-needed confidence between the societies. The EU continues to be actively engaged for 🇦🇲🇦🇿normalisation.
Uzbekistan: @JosepBorrellF met with @VladimirNorov in Brussels.Discussed importance of reforms, bilateral cooperation & connectivity. Underlined importance of human rights & human development. 🇪🇺 commends Uzbekistan's efforts to improve regional cooperation
RT @eu_eeas: Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF met with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Vladimir Norov, in Brussels.
More about the meeting: https://…
Russia: 🇪🇺 deplores the ruling of a Moscow Court to revoke the license of the independent newspaper @Novaya_Gazeta. 🇷🇺 authorities have taken yet another step towards full state control over media.
Turkey: Ongoing hostile remarks against 🇬🇷 raise serious concerns & contradict the need 2 de-escalate in EastMed.Threats & aggressive rhetoric R unacceptable & must stop.🇪🇺 expects 🇹🇷 to de-escalate,respect sovereignty & territorial integrity of 🇪🇺 members http://europa.eu/!QwwbQv
Russia: 🇪🇺calls on 🇷🇺 authorities to drop the charges against former journalist Ivan Safronov and release him unconditionally. Regime's systematic crackdown against independent journalism deprives citizens of their right to factual information, incl. about 🇷🇺’s war in Ukraine.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Ukraine belongs to Europe and Europe is your home.
My video message with Prime Minister @Denys_Shmyhal ahead of the 8th EU-#Ukraine Association Council meeting.
We reaffirm our support for Ukraine and its European path.
Russia:🇪🇺 is concerned by reports of ill treatment of @navalny in the strict regime colony.We deplore recent & repeated unjustified disciplinary measures by the prison authorities.🇷🇺 authorities are accountable for Mr Navalny’s life & health while he is in this unjust detention.
RT @JosepBorrellF: The EU stands united in support of #Ukraine. As long as needed.
With Member States we agreed to launch the work towards defining parameters for an EU Military Assistance Mission.
Now, we will take work swiftly forward.
RT @NabilaEUspox: Iraq: Following todays’s clashes and escalation, the EU calls on all parties to exercise restraint and to remain calm. All laws must be respected and integrity of the institutions safeguarded. The EU supports Iraq’s security, stability and sovereignty. 👇https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/iraq-statement-spokesperson-storming-government-institutions-protestors-affiliated-moqtada-al_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: I am happy that we found a European solution that facilitates travel between #Kosovo and #Serbia, which is in the interest of all citizens of Kosovo and Serbia.
I thank @predsednikrs and @albinkurti for their leadership, and underline the excellent practical EU - US cooperation
RT @JosepBorrellF: 6 months of Russia’s unprovoked, brutal aggression against Ukraine, violating intl law & commitments. 6 months of brave Ukrainians fighting for their right to determine their own future.
The EU will continue to stand with you in defending your freedom & independence.
RT @SlovakiaMFA: #OTD 54 YA armies of Warsaw Pact countries invaded #Czechoslovakia 🇨🇿 to put an end to democratic reforms of the society. Freedoms have been suppressed for the next 21 years. Message from 1968 persists even today - fight for freedom, democracy and sovereignty never ends.
Private:54years ago Moscow started invasion & occupation of #Czechoslovakia;they called it "brotherly help" but failed.Until today the Kremlin hasn't learnt anything new,still uses language of the gun &bullying fuelled by paranoia + disregard for rights & aspirations of others 🇺🇦
RT @JosepBorrellF: Two years after assassination attempt of Alexei @navalny, the EU continues to condemn this attempt and the persecution of Mr Navalny and his team members.
We deplore growing internal repression and systematic crackdowns on the Kremlin's critics and civil society as a whole.
RT @JosepBorrellF: I am convening this morning the High-level Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue meeting.
Recent tensions in the north of Kosovo have demonstrated yet again that it is time to move forward towards full normalisation. I expect both leaders to be open and flexible to find common ground.
SICA member countries have by consensus appointed Werner Vargas Torres as SICA Secretary-General. 🇪🇺 remains committed to supporting Central America & regional integration efforts. Functioning regional mechanisms 👉key for climate action, food security, and economic integration.
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