My interview with @dailymaverick at the beginning of visit to #SouthAfrica.
During Ministerial Political Dialogue and bilateral meetings, we will discuss and work on EU-South Africa relations, regional security and variety of global issues.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1618584325674655746
Decision to shut down #MoscowHelsinkiGroup is yet another attack on human rights in Russia
The Kremlin is extending its aggression in Ukraine into political repression at home, silencing #humanrightsdefenders, suppressing civil society & voices rejecting authoritarianism & war.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1618300360787111941
Belarus:Sentencing Darya Losik is another shameful,politically motivated step in Lukashenko’s escalating repression against the people.With Darya's husband Ihar Losik in prison on fabricated charges,their 4y old child is now left without parents.Inhumane. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/belarus-statement-spokesperson-sentencing-darya-losik_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1618317924707483648
Our agreements today contribute to Ukraine's fight for peace:
- 7th tranche of military support, bringing support under #EPF to € 3.6 billion.
- support for Ukraine’s initiative for a just peace
- continue coordinated work on #accountability, documenting, persecuting war crimes.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1617623900359397377
We establish today a civilian EU Mission in Armenia #EUMA, to contribute to stability, build confidence & ensure an environment conducive to normalisation efforts between Armenia & Azerbaijan.
It launches a new phase in our South Caucasus engagement, towards sustainable peace.
RT @EUCouncilPress: .@EUCouncil has established a civilian #CSDP mission in 🇦🇲 #Armenia to enhance EU awareness and contribute to stability on AM side of AM-AZ border
Read more 👇
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1617503985207746562
Russia‘s manipulation of the truth has reached another low point.
There is no parallel between Nazi Germany and intl help for Ukraine in defending its territory and people. Holocaust denial, distortion and trivialization are against EU law and EU values. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-statement-high-representative-russia%E2%80%99s-misuse-holocaust-its-current-aggression_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1616114163012583428
Guatemala: 🇪🇺 concerned about the announced legal actions against former senior figures from CICIG, FECI and Ministerio Público. This perpetuates a troubling pattern of persecution and intimidation against those involved in investigating or prosecuting corruption.
RT @ExtSpoxEU: Guatemala: 🇪🇺 manifesta preocupación ante acciones judiciales contra ex altos cargos CICIG, FECI y Ministerio Público. Estas acciones prolongan tendencia de persecución e intimidación cont…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1615798551728033792
Guatemala: 🇪🇺 manifesta preocupación ante acciones judiciales contra ex altos cargos CICIG, FECI y Ministerio Público. Estas acciones prolongan tendencia de persecución e intimidación contra quienes participan en investigaciones o juicios relacionados con lucha contra corrupción
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1615798227579863041
The helicopter crash in #Brovary is a terrible tragedy, claiming many lives, including children and Minister Monastyrskyi, his deputy Yenin, State Secretary Lubkovich.
We stand with the Ukrainian people in this moment of grief and wish those injured a swift recovery.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1615647798308790276
Ukraine: 🇪🇺's reaction to yet another inhumane and barbaric attack by the 🇷🇺 aggressor against 🇺🇦 civilians 👉 most recently in #Dnipro
RT @EU_Commission: The European Union strongly condemns Russia's continued heinous strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.
These barbaric actions only strengthen our resolve to ensure accountability and our support for Ukraine.
— Spokesperson @ExtSpoxEU
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1614975724355522561
Another Russian missile attack hit Ukrainian cities yesterday. Russia’s inhumane aggression directly targets civilians, include children.
There will be no impunity for these crimes.
The EU will continue supporting Ukraine, for as long as it takes.
#Dnipro
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1614722917941534722
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the execution of Mr Alireza Akbari - Consilium https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/01/15/iran-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-execution-of-mr-alireza-akbari/
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1614654388957745152
Azerbaijan:🇪🇺concerned by detention of human rights defenders,political activists Bakhtiyar Hajiyev & Tofig Yagublu &extension of detention terms of Elchin Sadigov & Avaz Zeynalli.🇪🇺urges 🇦🇿 2release those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights http://europa.eu/!Y4w496
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1613947266498269193
Ukraine: 🇪🇺welcomes recent significant efforts in consolidating the rule of law, despite 🇷🇺 aggression. The appointment of new members to the High Council of Justice allows this key judicial governance body to resume its work. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-statement-spokesperson-appointments-high-council-justice-members-and-reform_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1613935283115855873
Turkey: Sentencing Şebnem Korur Fincancı @ttborgtr,despite her release,confirms serious concern over freedom of expression & increasing judicial &administrative pressure.Criminal laws on national security &anti-terrorism should B aligned w/@ECHR_CEDH,its case-law &other standards
RT @eudelegationtur: AB Türkiye Delegasyonu bugün, İstanbul 24. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesinde Türk Tabipleri Birliği Başkanı Profesör Şebnem Korur Fincancı hakkında açılan davaya gözlemci olarak…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1613223535995981839
In call with Minister Vieira, I reiterated EU solidarity & full support to President @LulaOficial and Brazilian democracy. We have full trust in the strength of Brazilian democratic institutions.
Also discussed need to reactivate our strategic partnership & enhance cooperation.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1612929967163064327
RT @JosepBorrellF: Appalled by the acts of violence and illegal occupation of Brasilia's government quarter by violent extremists today.
Full support to @LulaOfficial and his government, to Congress and to the Federal Supreme Court.
Brazilian democracy will prevail over violence and extremism.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1612191763887710208
Kosovo: 🇪🇺 firmly condemns the shooting of a child and a young man in 🇽🇰 yesterday. Important that authorities will fully investigate this despicable crime and justice is exerted.
We wish the victims a full and speedy recovery.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1611613444850999296
Spoke to @DmytroKuleba by phone and informed him of the EU's resolve to continue supporting Ukraine in 2023. Condemned repeated, barbaric attacks by Russia.
Cynical, unilaterally announced ceasefire is neither serious nor honest. Russia must withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1611435832954523659
RT @JosepBorrellF: The #Belarus regime continues its brutal persecution. @viasna96 Chairman & #NobelPeacePrize winner Ales Bialiatski and his colleagues are tried on politically motivated charges.
We call for the immediate release of all political prisoners and stand with all independent voices.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ExtSpoxEU/status/1611455915634335754
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