Opening the plenary session in Strasbourg, President Metsola stressed the immense courage of those in Russia who continued to stand up and protest against the invasion of Ukraine, despite imprisonment and brutal repression, expressing Parliament’s solidarity with them. Read more
MEPs discussed with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell the role of Europe in a changing world and the security situation on the continent following Russian aggression in Ukraine. Read more
The development at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) came on the 12th day of the crisis in Ukraine, where more than 1.5 million refugees have sought refuge across the country’s borders and where cities have been surrounded by Russian forces and civilians are subject to indiscriminate shelling. Read more
EU EU asks to activate temporary protection for Ukrainians There are about 836 thousand refugees who fled the conflict. Von der Leyen declares: “Those who flee from Putin’s bombs are welcome”. The Commission proposes to activate the directive for immediate assistance to Ukrainian refugees. They will be granted a residence permit and access to education […]
A resolution in favour of an international commission of enquiry into violations of human rights and humanitarian law in Ukraine following the Russian invasion was adopted by an overwhelming majority. The resolution was passed with 32 votes in favour, 2 against (Russia and Eritrea) and 13 abstentions, including those of Venezuela, Cuba, China, India and […]
At the UN Security Council meeting on Syria, High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu said that “Any use of chemical weapons is unacceptable and the lack of accountability for past use of such weapons remains a stain on the conscience of the international community.” Read more
The Council Presidency considered it essential to swiftly take forward discussions on preparedness and emergency measures at all levels in the energy sector in Europe, as well as on all options to respond to Ukraine’s requests for support, such as the synchronisation of the Ukrainian electricity grid with the Union’s grid. Read more
The assistance measures, worth a total of EUR 500 000 000, will finance the provision of equipment and supplies to the Ukrainian armed forces, including – for the first time – lethal equipment. Secondly, the Council adopted strict aviation and financial restrictive measures. Read more
The Commission announces an additional €90 million for emergency aid programmes to help civilians affected by the war in Ukraine, under an urgent appeal by the United Nations. The funding will help people in Ukraine and Moldova. Read more
An estimated $1.1 billion is needed for the response inside Ukraine for three months to help six million of the most vulnerable people in Ukraine, as the escalation of the conflict has triggered an immediate and sharp increase in demand for life-saving aid. Read more