HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after Foreign Affairs Council on EU approach to Russia, based on strong unity and summarised in six points.
https://europa.eu/!jnFHMV
RT @JosepBorrellF: In touch over night with my Polish colleague @RauZbigniew. Assured him of EU Foreign Affairs Council‘s full support.
We stand with Ukraine, in particular in view of massive Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure impacting also beyond Ukraine, incl power outages in Moldova.
RT @JosepBorrellF: In contact with partners on the explosion in Poland that killed two people.
The EU expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
Dozens of missiles targeted Ukraine today. Full solidarity with Poland and Ukraine.
Foreign Affairs Council (Defence): Press remarks by High Representative @JosepBorrellF after the meeting.
#FAC
RT @JosepBorrellF: Discussed bilateral and regional issues with Foreign Minister Kulubaev. @MFA_Kyrgyzstan
Looking forward to the signature of the Enhanced Partnership & Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Kyrgyzstan. The EU supports efforts to step up regional cooperation in Central Asia.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Russia’s war against Ukraine has demonstrated that being able to move troops and military equipment swiftly across Europe & beyond is essential for our security
UK participation in the #PESCO military mobility project will further improve EU & @NATO ability to respond to crises
The #StrategicCompass was adopted in March this year.
It sets the path towards a stronger 🇪🇺 EU in security and defence for its citizens and its partners. We are working at full speed to make it happen.
Look at the progress so far ⬇
“We are living in a situation in which the security landscape of Europe is changing. We have to enhance and increase our Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).”
HR/VP @JosepBorrellF ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence).
https://europa.eu/!86gp9m
RT @ExtSpoxEU: Iraq: 🇪🇺 condemns in strongest possible terms renewed attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan claimed by 🇮🇷 Revolutionary Guards. These attacks violate 🇮🇶 sovereignty & territorial integrity and must stop.Full solidarity w/people of 🇮🇶 @IraqiGovt @Kurdistan https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/iraq-statement-spokesperson-renewed-iranian-attacks-kurdistan-region_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: The EU’s newly launched CSDP mission #EUMAM Ukraine will enhance the military capability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their defence of their country against Russia’s war of aggression.
Military training will now start under the EU flag.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Today, we assessed the EU defence landscape based on @EUDefenceAgency Coordinated Annual Review of Defence
With war back in Europe, we must move towards building a fully capable #EUdefence
The significant growth of defence spending up to €216bn is a key step in this direction
RT @JosepBorrellF: Parabens #PatriceTrovoada, new Prime Minister of @RepSaoTome, for the appointment of the new Government today.
Looking forward to further developing EU partnership with #SãoToméePríncipe.
@JosepBorrellF @oleksiireznikov @jensstoltenberg @EUDefenceAgency #StayTuned and follow 🔴 LIVE HR/VP @JosepBorrellF remarks upon arrival at +/- 8H15 CET ⬇
http://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/2
Today HR/VP @JosepBorrellF chairs the #FAC Defence. On the agenda:
🔹Defence capabilities & operational realities
🔹Exchange w/ Ukraine Defence Minister @oleksiireznikov & NATO SG @jensstoltenberg
🔹Coordinated Annual Review on Defence by @EUDefenceAgency
https://europa.eu/!wngnPG
RT @JosepBorrellF: Today, the @UN General Assembly confirmed that Russia must compensate the destruction it is causing in Ukraine. #UNGA with its vote tonight recommends the establishment of a registry of damages.
RT @JosepBorrellF: We salute the bravery of the Iranian women, who continue demanding basic respect of their fundamental rights.
Today, the Council adopted further restrictive measures on those responsible, listing 29 persons and three entities.
RT @JosepBorrellF: Briefed EU Foreign Ministers on the latest on the Belgrade - Pristina Dialogue
We are facing the most serious crisis since 2013. Both parties need to find a way forward to lower tensions
From partners aspiring to a European future, we expect readiness to find European solutions
RT @JosepBorrellF: The European Union stands with Ukraine, until Ukraine’s victory, under Ukrainian parameters.
Until then, we stay united in our support.
Today, we launched the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine.
Full remarks after the Foreign Affairs Council: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-after-meeting-2_en
RT @JosepBorrellF: We are united in our commitment to address food insecurity. Working to meet humanitarian needs, keep food & fertilisers moving, provide emergency funding, improve resilience, accelerate transition to sustainable food systems to withstand future challenges
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