Thread by @vonderleyen

#EUCO leaders acted forcefully in response to the outrageous actions of the Belarus regime.

We are closing our airspace to planes from Belarus & call on EU airlines not to fly over the country.

Further economic sanctions will be presented soon.
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Lukashenka and his regime will face severe consequences.

We will keep pressure on the regime until it respects media freedom and freedom of opinion.

Roman Pratasevich & Sofia Sapega must be released immediately.

Belarus authorities are entirely responsible for their health.

The EU has been consistent in its approach towards Russia, who continues to challenge our interests & values.

The @EU_Commission will present a report at the June #EUCO on the state of our relations with Russia.

We held our first discussion on EU-UK relations since the United Kingdom became a third country.

Good to see that Leaders reiterated unity and support to solving issues based on the provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement, the Trade & Cooperation Agreement and Protocol.

The Protocol is the only solution to ensure peace and stability in Northern Ireland.

It’s our common duty with the UK to do whatever we can to reduce tensions there.

We are exploring practical solutions to help minimise disruption to economic life in NI.