EU High Representative for the European Communities Josef Borrell has condemned the EU’s decision to impose sanctions on EU citizens. “The European Union deplores the decision of the Russian authorities to prohibit certain nationals of the European Union, including officials of the European Union and of the Member States, as well as members of the […]
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Mr. Borrell: We are closer to reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said on Saturday that Iran and world powers were very close to an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which would curtail Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting tough sanctions. Borel made the remarks speaking at the Doha Forum international conference, Reuters reports. The talks were close to […]
Borrell: Moscow is not interested in a ceasefire
The Russian government is not interested in negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine at the moment, as its army has not achieved its military objectives, said today the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell. “Right now, Russia does not want to sit down and negotiate anything: what it wants is to occupy the territory,” Borrell said […]
J. Borel in RES: Different types of threats must be addressed by different means
Words must be translated into action, said EU High Representative Josep Borrell, speaking in Brussels on the Strategic Compass to a limited number of media outlets, including the APE-MPE. This is a plan which, if not implemented, does not make sense, he added, adding that “the real story begins now”. The High Representative clarified that […]
J. Borel: The EU is ready for additional sanctions against Russia
LAST UPDATE 21:42 The European Union (EU) is ready to impose additional sanctions on Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday, but said they would not be formally adopted within a week, only “directions” would be given. by European leaders at the Summit. […]
EU-27 foreign ministers discuss sanctions on Russian oil and gas today
LAST UPDATE: 11.13 The foreign ministers of the 27-nation European Union will discuss further sanctions against Russia, including in the country’s gas and oil sectors, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President said on Monday. of the Commission Josep Borrell, according to Reuters. “The ministers will discuss it,” Borrell said […]
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Discussion with Borrell on a fifth package of sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba discussed a fifth package of sanctions against Russia with European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, the Ukrainian said in a twitter post. “I spoke with Josep Borrell. We discussed the preparation of the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia. The pressure will continue to rise as long as it […]
Borrell welcomes Macedonia’s decision to join EU sanctions against Russia
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell welcomed Northern Macedonia’s decision to align with EU sanctions against Russia. Northern Macedonia has been fully aligned with the EU’s common foreign and security policy, as well as with the EU sanctions package against Russia following the latter’s invasion of Ukraine. “The decision to […]
J. Borrell: We could be stronger if we joined forces
EU High Representative Josep Borrell, speaking at a forum in Antalya, Turkey, noted that EU autonomy was not limited to the military. “Autonomy means not so much dependence,” he said, stressing the need for the EU to end its dependence on Russian gas. Josef Borrell also said that “strategic autonomy has nothing to do with […]
J. Borrell: The war in Ukraine highlighted the importance of European defense
The war in Ukraine is an opportunity for Europeans to realize that they can not transform the world according to their wishes, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in an interview with the French newspaper Les Échos, welcoming the decision of many countries. EU member states to significantly increase their military budgets, while advocating […]
