European Commission
NATO to send more troops to Europe
"The first step is the deployment of four new NATO battlegroups. In Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. Along with our existing forces in the Baltic countries and Poland, this means that we will have eight multinational NATO battlegroups all along the eastern flank. From the Baltic to the Black Sea," he said.
EU leader says conflict must end before discussion for Ukraine accession
Conflict should end before Ukraine's application to join the European Union (EU) is discussed, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said here.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an official appeal for the EU, asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure, Xinhua news agency reported.
Modi speaks to EU Prez, expresses anguish over humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
He reiterated India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. The Prime Minister stressed that the contemporary global order is anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all the nations. Modi also stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of people.
Europeans to 'pay a price' for Russia sanctions: European Commission President
Responding to a Euronews correspondent's remark on Sunday that "of course Europeans and Europe will have to pay a price for these measures", von der Leyen replied in the affirmative, saying that "every war comes at a cost".However, according to the official, Brussels is not daunted by the possible economic blowback from the Russia sanctions, and will continue to prop up Ukraine with a "strong solidarity", RT reported.
EU to ban Russian flights over Europe over Ukraine crisis
"We are shutting down the EU airspace for Russians," Von der Leyen said in a statement on Sunday, "We are proposing a prohibition on all Russian-owned, registered or controlled aircraft." "These aircraft will no more be able to land in, take off or overfly the territory of the EU," she said
Beijing understands Moscow's 'security concerns': Chinese FM Wang Yi
Explaining Russia’s military offensive, FM Lavrov briefed the Chinese FM regarding the current situation in Ukraine, explaining that the US and NATO did not tend to Russian security sensitivities in easter Europe.
EU agrees Russia sanctions package, warns of further action
In a statement, von der Leyen on Tuesday said EU member states had given their political consent to a new package of sanctions against Russia following its recognition of the independence of the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. The package contains a number of "calibrated measures" targeting banks that finance the Russian military apparatus and contribute to the destabilisation of Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.
European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador
"Full support to Ukraine in this situation of the military, economic, and psychological pressure," Maasikas was quoted as saying by the Ukrainian National News Agency, adding that "all EU member states' embassies continue to operate." On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the US would temporarily relocate its embassy in Ukraine from the capital Kiev to the western city of Lviv, citing escalating tensions on Ukraine's borders, Xinhua news agency reported.
Reviving diplomatic talks bring hopes of defusing Russia-Ukraine tensions
Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's Permanent Representative to the European Union, told the BBC that Russia still believes "diplomacy can help" ease the Ukraine tensions, reiterating that Moscow has no intention of invading any country, while warning that it is important not to provoke Russia into changing its mind.
European Commission proposes to extend Covid certificate validity by 1 year
The EUDCC, a temporary instrument put in place by the EU to ensure free movement within the bloc, has been active in all EU member states since July 1, 2021, for one year. The certificates were due to expire on June 30 this year. However, Covid-19 is still prevalent in the bloc and uncertainties surround its potential future variants. The Commission's proposal will be subjected to the scrutiny of the European Council and the European Parliament for adoption.
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