Josep Borrell

Germany open to ceasefire deal, but peacekeeping forces still premature – Pistorius

Germany could play a role in securing a future ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, but it’s too early to discuss peacekeeping forces, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Reuters reported on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 11:33 AM

European Commission head urges EU nations to raise defense spending amid Russian aggression

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the EU to boost defense spending in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Tagesschau reports on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 05:15 PM

EU won’t rely on Trump’s stance for supporting Ukraine — Borrell

The European Union remains fully autonomous and will not depend on the position of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump when it comes to supporting Ukraine and deterring Russian aggression.

26 November 2024, 04:34 PM

EU countries must comply with ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, says Borrell

EU countries are obligated to enforce the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Reuters on Nov. 23.

24 November 2024, 11:19 AM

One million artillery shells from EU ‘not enough’ — Borrell

After a series of delays, the European Union has delivered the promised one million artillery rounds to Ukraine, Josep Borrell, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced on Nov. 18.

18 November 2024, 08:29 PM

EU examines evidence of China arming Russia, mulls sanctioning Beijing

Prompted by new evidence, the European Union is considering imposing sanctions on China for supplying weapons to Russia for the war against Ukraine, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine reported on Nov. 15, citing unnamed sources.

15 November 2024, 10:12 PM

Ukraine moves quickly toward EU, negotiations to begin in 2025

Ukraine is making significant strides on its path to joining the European Union, with negotiations on specific clusters set to begin in 2025. High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, shared these details in an interview with Suspilne on Nov. 11.

11 November 2024, 06:45 PM

Josep Borrell spends morning in shelter during air raid in Kyiv

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, began his Monday morning on Nov. 11 in a shelter in his visit to Kyiv as Russia launched another missile attack.

11 November 2024, 01:05 PM

EU top diplomat Josep Borrell visits Ukraine

Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, arrived in Ukraine on Nov. 9, announcing his visit on social media platform X.

9 November 2024, 12:39 PM

EU and Josep Borrell urge Georgia to investigate and address election violations

Georgia has to investigate election violations and address any irregularities, the European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said in joint statement published on Oct. 27.

28 October 2024, 08:59 AM

EU to coordinate responses to North Korea aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine

EU High Representative Josep Borrell expressed serious concern over reports that North Korean troops are being sent to participate in Russia's "illegal war of aggression" against Ukraine, according to his statement released by the press service of the European Council on Oct. 24.

25 October 2024, 08:28 AM

EU plans to extend EUMAM program by two years — Borrell

Foreign ministers of EU member states recently discussed extending the Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine (EUMAM), Josep Borrell, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Oct. 14.

14 October 2024, 10:06 PM

EU loses unanimous support for Ukraine as Hungary supports Brazil-China initiative

EU High Representative Josep Borrell stated in his blog on Sept. 30 that there is no longer unanimous support for Ukraine within the European Union, blaming Hungary for the lack of unity, as it decided to back the Brazil-China initiative.

1 October 2024, 12:44 PM

EU to continue supporting Ukraine regardless of next U.S. administration policy – Borrell

The European Union will continue supporting Ukraine, regardless of potential changes in US policy, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said, Ukrinform reported on Sept. 25.

25 September 2024, 08:04 AM

EU planning increased support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure and air defenses

The European Union aims to enhance the supply of energy equipment to Ukraine while simultaneously increasing the provision of air defense systems to protect Ukrainian energy infrastructure, EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell said on Sept. 23.

24 September 2024, 02:35 PM

Supplying Ukraine with energy makes no sense until its energy grid is secured enough — EU High Representative

Europe must increase equipment supply for Ukraine’s energy sector while also providing more air defense systems to protect the country’s energy infrastructure, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said, Ukrinform reported on Sept. 24.

24 September 2024, 01:51 PM

War will last beyond this autumn — Honor Battalion Commander

Lieutenant Alexander Yabchanka, commander of the Honor Company in the separate mechanized battalion Wolves Da Vinci, stated in an interview with Radio NV that the Russian war against Ukraine will continue not just this autumn but the next as well.

15 September 2024, 04:34 PM

EU pledges new sanctions on Iran over missile transfers to Russia amid Ukraine war

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, speaking on behalf of the entire EU, issued a strong statement condemning Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The statement was published on the European Council’s website on Sep. 13.

13 September 2024, 04:34 PM

EU expands Ukrainian troop training program

European Union defense ministers have agreed to expand the EUMAM (EU Military Assistance Mission) Ukraine training program, aiming to train an additional 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers by the end of 2024, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell announced on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 10:14 PM

EU nears promised artillery shell target for Ukraine, says Borrell

The European Union has 700,000 out of the promised one million 155 mm artillery shells ready for Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Aug. 30 ahead of an informal meeting of defense ministers.

30 August 2024, 01:52 PM

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