Josep Borrell

Ukrainian operation in Kursk Oblast debunks myth of Russian invincibility, EU High Representative says

Ukraine's ongoing operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast has shown that Russia was more vulnerable than it seemed to be, EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell said, Ukrinform reported on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 08:01 AM

Hungary criticizes Borrell’s stance on deep strikes on Russian territory

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has criticized EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell for supporting the removal of restrictions on Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian territory.

30 August 2024, 01:18 AM

EU to discuss additional air defense for Ukraine — Borrell

Additional transfers of air defense assets to Ukraine will be discussed at an upcoming EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Aug. 29, Josep Borrell, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 11:48 PM

Josep Borrell calls German aid cut to Ukraine 'disturbing'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called reports of Germany's plans to cut military aid to Ukraine "alarming" and "bad news," Barron's reported on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 06:48 PM

EU fully backs Ukrainian offensive against Russia, High Representative says

The EU reiterated its support for Ukraine's resistance and its fight against Russia, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell wrote on X on Aug. 13.

14 August 2024, 08:26 AM

EU urges more military aid for Ukraine after missile attack on Kostyantynivka

EU High Representative Josep Borrell responded to Russia's attack on a shopping center in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Aug. 9.

10 August 2024, 11:01 AM

Ukraine to receive first $1.5 billion from frozen Russian funds in August

Ukraine will receive the first tranche of 1.4 billion euros ($1.52 billion) from frozen Russian assets in early August, EU High Representative Josep Borrell announced at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on July 22.

23 July 2024, 10:46 AM

EU mulls major boost to Ukraine’s air defense as Russia devastates power grid — Borrell

Brussels is contemplating boosting air defense system supplies to Kyiv following Russia’s destruction of 70% of Ukraine’s power generation capacity, according to EU High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on July 22.

22 July 2024, 05:50 PM

Kaja Kallas and Estonian government resigns

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned along with her government, and will serve as acting prime minister until a new government comes to power, holding the PM chair since January 2021, reported ERR on July 15.

15 July 2024, 12:58 PM

EU considers boycotting Hungary-hosted Foreign Affairs Summit - Politico

EU Foreign ministers may ignore the upcoming Foreign Affairs Summit in August, organized by Hungary, now holding the rotating EU Council presidency, Politico reported on July 15.

15 July 2024, 10:00 AM

EU must come to consensus now to unblock revenues from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine - EU's Borrell

About 90% of the revenues from frozen Russian assets will be directed to the European Peace Fund to supply weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said on May 28.

29 May 2024, 10:05 AM

EU countries begin lifting bans on Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory

EU member states are gradually lifting the restrictions that prevent Ukraine from using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russian territory, Josep Borrell, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on May 28.

28 May 2024, 09:34 PM

If Ukraine is forbidden from striking inside Russia, Russia will simply target Kyiv from Russia - EU's Borrell

Western leaders need to balance the "risk of escalation" with Ukraine's "need to defend itself" when deciding whether to permit Kyiv to use foreign weapons to strike Russian territory, the EU's Josep Borrell said on May 28.

28 May 2024, 03:01 PM

EU urges Georgia to withdraw ‘Foreign Agents’ bill per Venice Commission

Georgian officials were urged to take into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission and withdraw the scandalous law on “foreign agents” by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on X on May 22.

23 May 2024, 01:44 PM

EU examines Georgian 'Russian Law' impact on integration

Foreign ministers from 12 EU nations seek insights into how the 'foreign agents' law in Georgia will impact its European integration, Echo of the Caucasus reported, citing a statement released by the ministers on May 13.

13 May 2024, 05:55 PM

Josep Borrell urges EU countries not to go to Putin’s inauguration

The European Union countries were advised not to send their representatives to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin so-called "inauguration", High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said before the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels on May 7, Yevropeyska Pravda (European Truth) media outlet reported.

7 May 2024, 03:17 PM

Some European allies hold back air defense systems from Ukraine - Le Monde

Countries across Europe, including the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland, are reluctant to part with their defense systems to Ukraine, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on April 22, citing a German diplomat.

23 April 2024, 01:02 PM

Ukraine to receive first shipment of Czech-contracted ammunition in May-June — Borrell

The first batch of artillery shells sourced and purchased under the Czech-led initiative will arrive in Ukraine by late May or early June, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on April 22.

22 April 2024, 09:14 PM

If Ukraine is not supported now, Russia’s victory will cost much more for future generations – Borrell

The European Union must continue supporting Ukraine because a Russian victory in the war would come at a much higher cost in the future, the EU's high representative, Josep Borrell, said during a plenary session of the European Parliament on April 10.

11 April 2024, 04:02 PM

Kuleba, Borrell discuss EU's potential supplies of Patriot AA systems

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell discussed Europe’s potential to deliver additional U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reported on March 25.

26 March 2024, 01:30 AM

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