In the light of developments in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus reiterates its support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, according to the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Minister points out that any actions that violate the country’s territorial […]
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K. Mitsotakis: ‘We unequivocally condemn actions like those of Russia’
The Prime Minister spoke about the latest developments on the Ukrainian-Russian border, at the beginning of the meeting at the Maximos Palace with a ministerial delegation from Bulgaria. At the beginning of the meeting and regarding the latest developments, Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated the following: “Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, I welcome you to Greece with great […]
P. Gentiloni (EU): ‘Strong growth of uncertainty’ around the European economy
European Union Economic Affairs Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni warned today that Russia’s action in Ukraine would “strongly” increase uncertainty over the economic situation in Europe. “Violation of international law through Russia’s recognition of two regions that have seceded from Ukraine will lead to a sharp increase in this uncertainty,” the commissioner said in a teleconference speech. […]
Targeted European sanctions on Russia
The issue of -mainly economic- sanctions against Russia and the breakaway regions of Ukraine will be raised at an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Ministers. The ambassadors of the 27 EU member states are considering strict sanctions against Russia, as well as the breakaway regions of Ukraine recognized by Moscow last night, in Brussels. This […]
Chancellor Solts ‘freezes’ Nord Stream 2 pipeline
LAST UPDATE 14.43 German Chancellor Olaf Solz announced the “freezing” of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline with Russia, after Putin yesterday officially recognized the secessionist regions in Eastern Ukraine. “We need to reassess the situation, especially with regard to Nord Stream 2,” Soltz told a news conference with his Irish counterpart. Solz stressed that […]
Italy: Draghi Condemns ‘Unacceptable’ Violation of Ukraine’s National Sovereignty by Russia
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi today condemned the “unacceptable” violation of Ukraine’s national sovereignty by Russia, which has recognized the two separatist republics in eastern Ukraine. “I want to express my strongest condemnation of the Russian government’s decision to recognize the two separatist territories of Donbass. This is an unacceptable violation of the democratic sovereignty […]
Will Putin’s troops stop in Eastern Ukraine? People are waiting for Russia’s next move
People are waiting to see the developments in the Ukrainian crisis, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to move to the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine. It is recalled that Putin said yesterday that Russia recognizes the independence of the “democracies” of Donetsk and Lugansk in eastern Ukraine and added that he […]
Erdogan: Russia’s move unacceptable – We are taking precautionary measures
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called Russia’s move to recognize the Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states “unacceptable” and called on all parties to respect “international law”, according to NTV and Reuters. . Turkey, a NATO member and neighbor of both Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, maintains good relations with both […]
Possible escalating sanctions against Russia
German Foreign Minister Analena Berbok has spoken out against a “gross violation of international law”, condemning Moscow’s recognition of the two breakaway pro-Russian territories of Luhansk and Donetsk. At the same time, the Green politician speaks of a “strong blow” to the diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. “Germany […]
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are affecting food supplies and raising prices
The escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine is likely to force buyers of wheat, corn and sunflower oil to look for alternative transportation routes, raising international food prices already close to multi-year highs, according to analysts and traders. with Reuters. World stock markets are falling today as oil moves higher amid concerns about a […]
