Russia is directly responsible for any shortages in international trade in grains, – EU High Representative
Russia, which has waged an unprovoked war against Ukraine, is fully responsible for the shortage of grain in the international market and the associated threats to global food security. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “Wars of aggression cannot be permitted. EU sanctions target Russia’s capacity to continue with the war. They...
The EU has developed a plan to abandon Russian gas, – European Commissioner
The European Union has developed a plan to abandon Russian gas. Source: European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton The European Union plans to increase liquefied gas purchases in the United States and Qatar, as well as expand green energy capacity. “This new plan will include 50 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural...
The EU is already working on the seventh package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has already begun work on new sanctions against Russia. This will be the seventh package from the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Source: Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pawel Jablonski When asked whether the work on the seventh package of sanctions has already begun, the representative of the Polish...
The EU re-engages, reinforces and re-examines its global relationships due to the war in Ukraine
The European Union intends to adapt its trade policy to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: EU Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis The EU plans to increase its focus on relations with America but does not rule out the importance of cooperation with China. Dombrovskis called...
The EU won’t recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of Ukraine, – EU High Representative
The European Union condemns the distribution of Russian passports in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and will not recognize them. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “The European Union strongly condemns the Russian Presidential decrees of 25 May and 30 May, simplifying the process for granting Russian citizenship and...
Putin must witness Russia’s strategic defeat, – European Commission President
Ukraine must win the war against Russian aggression, while Putin must suffer a severe strategic defeat. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “Ukrainians must win this war, and Putin must witness a severe strategic defeat. It must be clear that invading a sovereign country will cost the aggressor dearly. We all stand...
To support Ukraine’s accession to the EU is our historical responsibility, – European Commission President
The Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU should support Ukraine’s accession to the Union while maintaining compliance with all standards and requirements. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen According to her, the European Union is obliged to support Ukraine on its path to the EU,...
Europe is changing because of the war in Ukraine: France and Germany are losing their positions, – Ukrainian Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that public opinion in Europe that Germany and France play a crucial role in “European affairs” was displaced for the last three months. Small alliances will play an important role along with the EU. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba He said Ukraine was interested in...
Ukraine and Poland will hold intergovernmental consultations in a wide format for the first time
The first intergovernmental consultations between Ukraine and Poland in a wide format will take place in Kyiv on June 1, as a result of which the parties will sign several bilateral documents. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal According to him, the governments of Ukraine and Poland will hold “the first-ever...
EU and UK hit Russian oil cargoes with insurance ban
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to ban the insurance of tankers carrying Russian oil. This agreement will effectively deprive Russia of access to Lloyd’s of London largest insurance market. Source: EU leaders All tankers transporting Russian oil anywhere in the world will be banned. This will undermine Russiaʼs efforts...