We have passed the shocking milestone of 2 million refugees fleeing Ukraine in just 12 days, mainly in five neighbouring countries. More than half are fleeing to Poland alone. Read more

The European Commission welcomes today’s agreement by Member States to adopt additional targeted sanctions in view of the situation in Ukraine and in response to Belarus’ involvement in aggression. Read more

In accordance with the Statute of the Council of Europe, the Committee of Ministers decided on 25 February to suspend, with immediate effect, the Russian Federation’s rights of representation in the Committee of Ministers and the Parliamentary Assembly following the armed attack on Ukraine. Read more