Today, the European Union took a major step forward.
All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.
At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession
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#EU Permanent Representation to #OSCE. Follow Perm Rep @RasaOstrauskai2 & EU Head of Delegation in Vienna @CHallergard & @EUUNVIE - RT/follows β endorsement.
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedIn the margins of the IAEA BoG, πΊπ¦ DM of Energy @AnatKutsevol briefed πͺπΊHoMs on Ukraineβs energy situation. Russia keeps targeting energy infrastructure, incl nucl safety-critical facilities. Ukraine calls for sustained support for resilience & stronger pressure on the aggressor
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedWarm thanks to πΊπ¦ DM for Energy @AnatKutsevol for briefing EU Ambassadors this morning on nuclear safety & energy grid situation on margins of @iaeaorg Board of Governors meeting. EU stands with #Ukraine & remains committed to providing political, financial, & technical support
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedReplying to @kajakallasWe are intensifying our sanctions efforts against individuals and entities that enable Russiaβs war against Ukraine. As part of this package, my services are putting forward the largest set of listings in over two years, with over 170 proposals, notably on the financial sector,
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedReplying to @eu_eeasRead HR/VP Kaja Kallas full remarks here: link.europa.eu/BjHvvW
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedThe HR/VP @kajakallas is currently in Nicosia, Cyprus, for the informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers. Discussions focused on current and emerging security challenges, with particular emphasis on defence readiness and coordinated EU responses in an evolving security
00:00 - EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedStatement by the High Representative @kajakallas on behalf of the EU on the outcome of parliamentary elections in Armenia. Read the full statement π link.europa.eu/p38WMn
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedEU Defence Ministers are meeting today to discuss Europeβs security, from support for Ukraine to freedom of navigation in the Middle East. Ukraine is turning the tide of the war, and we are helping them, including by advancing the unblocking of β¬6.6 billion through the European
00:00 - EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedViktoriia Roshchyna spent her career documenting the realities of Russiaβs war. She died in Russian captivity.Β Her case became one of the most powerful symbols of the risks faced by Ukrainian journalists reporting from occupied territories.Β On Ukrainian Journalist Day, we
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedFull solidarity and support to Romania following the crash of a Russian drone on a residential building in GalaΘi, injuring civilians. Russiaβs escalation on EU territory is reckless and irresponsible. I condemn in the strongest terms this violation of Romaniaβs national
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedThe Russian drone crash into apartments in GalaΘi was a blatant and serious violation of Romaniaβs sovereignty and European airspace. I spoke with Foreign Minister @oana_toiu this morning to convey the EUβs full solidarity with Romania. Russia has long ago stopped respecting
- At FSC-PC meeting πͺπΊ reiterated its strong condemnation of π·πΊ's war against πΊπ¦, including latest escalation which demonstrates π·πΊβs growing disregard for human life & international law. We urge π·πΊto stop t/aggression & engage in meaningful negotiations for a just & lasting peace.At todayβs joint FSC-PC meeting, Switzerland expressed deep concern over the recent aerial attacks in the context of Russiaβs war against Ukraine, which have once again severely affected civilians and civilian infrastructure. International humanitarian law must be fully
- EU at OSCE πͺπΊ repostedThe Council has extended until 28 May 2027 the EU sanctions against Russia in response to: π« serious human rights violations or abuses π« the repression of civil society and democratic opposition π« the undermining of democracy and the rule of law More: link.europa.eu/94Ywdm























