EU spox says there is intl consensus on need to reinstate Black Sea grain export deal
Efforts to restore the operation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative are ongoing and there is an international consensus on the need to return to this initiative.
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03 August 2023
EU slaps ban on arms, tech exports to Belarus
Today, the Council of the EU adopted new sanctions against 38 individuals and three legal entities from Belarus, and also extended the ban on the export of firearms, aviation and space industry.
Russia keeps two missile carriers in Black Sea, volley of 12 'Kalibr' missiles
Russian troops are on combat duty in the Black Sea with 17 ships, including surface and submarine carriers 'Kalibr' with a total volley of 12 missiles.
Russia seeks to create new dependencies with cheap grain - Borrell
Russia is offering cheap grain to developing economies "to create new dependencies by exacerbating economic vulnerabilities and global food insecurity."
Almost 84% of Ukrainians notice increasing Russian propaganda in media field - expert
An increase in the amount of disinformation from the Russian Federation after the start of the full-scale invasion was noted by 83.8% of respondents.
02 August 2023
Borrell condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and ports
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has condemned Russian air attacks on Kyiv, Odesa and Ukrainian Danube ports.
Russian propaganda fueling Africa coups - Borrell
EU High Representative Josep Borrell says Russia is fueling coups d'état in African countries with the aim of exploiting the region's resources.
01 August 2023
Borrell on grain for Africa: Russia pretends to solve problem it creates
European Union High Representative Josep Borrell commented on Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal, noting that it uses food as a weapon.
29 July 2023
'Information manipulation': EU sanctions Russian companies
The Council of the European Union has introduced sanctions against seven Russian individuals and five entities involved in spreading lies about Russian aggression against Ukraine.
25 July 2023
Norway to contribute EUR 22M to European Peace Facility to help Ukrainian military
The EU and Norway signed today a transfer agreement for a voluntary financial contribution of Norway to the assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) for supplying military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
23 July 2023
EU condemns Moscow’s attack on UNESCO-protected Odesa
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has called Russia’s recent missile attack on the city of Odesa another war crime committed by the Kremlin.
21 July 2023
U.S. envoy to UN: Russia has zero legitimate reason to suspend grain deal
Russia’s statements on suspending their participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative have no legal grounds behind them as Moscow simply blackmails the world and at the same time increases own grain sales at higher prices.
Today, new story of Europe being written in Ukraine - von der Leyen
The story of a united Europe, which emerged from the ashes of the Second World War, was formed on the basis of freedom, democracy, and equality of all before the law, and now, in a new and turbulent world, Ukraine is writing a new chapter in this story of Europe.
Borrell: Russia blocks food exports, loots Ukrainian grain
By shelling Ukraine's port infrastructure and destroying grain terminals, Russia is deliberately trying to condemn the world's most vulnerable countries to starvation. This must be met with a decisive response from the international community.
Borrell: Russia blocks food exports, loots Ukrainian grain
Borrell: Russia blocks food exports, loots Ukrainian grain
20 July 2023
EU could allocate EUR 5B in annual military aid to Ukraine over next 4 years - Borrell
During a meeting in Brussels today, EU foreign ministers discussed the possibility of allocating EUR 5 billion in annual military assistance to Ukraine over the next four years to be covered under the European Peace Facility.
Kuleba calls on EU to urgently expand all available routes for Ukrainian grain exports
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the European Union and EU countries to urgently expand all available routes for Ukrainian grain exports.
Chinese consulate building damaged in Odesa overnight attack
The building of the Chinese Consulate-General in Odessa was damaged by shelling on the night of July 20.
Zelensky expresses condolences to families of victims affected by Russian attack on Odesa, Mykolaiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of another Russian attack on Odesa and Mykolaiv.
Russia's blockade of Black Sea routes requires strengthening solidarity lanes - Borrell
Russia's refusal to participate in the Black Sea Grain Initiative and Russia's blocking of transport routes in the Black Sea require greater efforts from member states to ensure the effective functioning of the EU's solidarity lanes on the borders with Ukraine to increase the volume of Ukrainian grain exports.
Missile attack on Odesa: one person killed, eight injured
A 21-year-old security guard at a civilian building was killed in a nighttime attack in Odesa on July 20.
Russian shelling of Odesa port will lead to global food crisis - Borrell
Russia's targeted shelling of the port infrastructure in Odesa, which has been going on for the third night in a row, as well as Russia's deliberate destruction of grain stocks intended for export, are barbaric acts that will lead to a large-scale food crisis in the world.
19 July 2023
Russians destroyed 60,000 t of grain in Chornomorsk port
On the night of July 19, about 60,000 tonnes of grain were destroyed in the Chornomorsk port as a result of Russian shelling of the port infrastructure involved in the grain initiative.
EU, CELAC leaders speak for just peace in Ukraine
Following the two-day meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU member states and the countries of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) supported efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, and also advocated the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
18 July 2023
Humeniuk believes that Russian shelling of Odesa connected to 'grain deal'
The shelling of Odesa by Russians is most likely related to the 'grain deal' rather than the attack on the Crimean bridge.
Russia's rejection of grain deal creates big problems around the world - Borrell
By announcing its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Agreement, Russia is creating major problems for many nations around the world and is trying to turn people's hunger into a weapon.
16 July 2023
MH17 anniversary: EU expects Russia to accept its responsibility
On the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which is marked on July 17, the European Union has called on Russia to accept its responsibility in this terrible crime and to cooperate with the international investigation.
06 July 2023
Wagner Group attempted mutiny worsened split between Russia’s law enforcers – British intelligence
General Sergei Surovikin, Commander-in-Chief Russian Aerospace Forces and deputy commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, has not appeared in public since the 23-24 June 2023 Wagner Group mutiny.
04 July 2023
OSCE PA recognizes Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, Wagner mercenaries as terrorists
The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly recognized the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism, and Wagner PMC as a terrorist organization.
Borrell says need to further support Ukraine is the main lesson from mutiny in Russia
The EU high representative commented on the lessons that the European Union and the world community should learn from the attempted armed mutiny in Russia.