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Dec 1 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
In 1975 our predecessors signed the Helsinki Final Act, agreeing on a core set of principles: renouncing the use of force, respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and protecting human rights and freedoms.

Today, Russia is violating all these @OSCE commitments.
Russia has brought war back to Europe. It is throwing Ukraine into cold & darkness, and beyond its brutal attack on Ukraine and it’s people continues its deeply destabilising role in Georgia’s breakaway regions and Transnistrian region of Moldova. We need to be united against it.
The @OSCE institutions and operations continue their efforts to bring stability in this grim environment. The EU will continue its steadfast support to the organisation.

We will provide €1.2 million for OSCE demining activities in Ukraine.

Thanks to @PLinOSCE for their work.
Full EU statement at #OSCEMC2022

europa.eu/!Xq6pQF

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The Ukrainian army is one of the best in the world. They have proven to be.

Ukraine is resisting, fighting off the Russian aggression, which is trying to cruelly push the country into darkness and cold.

Humbled by the courageous soldiers and their will to defend their people. Image
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Jul 16
Many ask whether the sanctions adopted by the EU and like-minded partners against Russia are effective.

Read my new blog post to know why the clear answer is yes: (1/5)
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Jun 5
Wars of aggression cannot be permitted. EU sanctions target Russia’s capacity to continue with the war. They do not target wheat.  Agriculture products and their transport are explicitly excluded. (1/5)
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Russia is directly responsible for any shortages in international trade in grains, and instead of ending its aggression, is actively seeking to transfer responsibility on international sanctions. This is #disinformation (3/5)
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Apr 9
Touched by the resilience, determination and hospitality of @ZelenskyyUA & @Denys_Shmyhal.

I return with a clear to do list:

1. This war will be won on the battlefield. Additional €500 million from the #EPF are underway. Weapon deliveries will be tailored to Ukrainian needs.
2.#WarCrimes: Brutal attack by Russia against defenceless civilians in #Kramatorsk again shows Kremlin’s complete disrespect of human life. It will only increase our support to Ukraine. Meeting tomorrow @IntlCrimCourt prosecutor to discuss tailored support, incl by @EUAM_Ukraine
3. We need to continue to increase our pressure on Russia. We have imposed massive sanctions already but more needs to be done on the energy sector, incl oil.

4.On Monday, I am convening an EU Foreign Affairs Council #FAC to discuss next steps.
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Sep 22, 2020
Started my visit to Ukraine today with a meeting with representatives of civil society and parliament. Strong, independent & effective anti-corruption institutions and judicial reforms are crucial to respond to the wishes of the Ukranian people
I met with Minister of Defence Taran to discuss EU-Ukraine security & defence cooperation. The EU continues to fully support Ukraine's sovereignity and territorial integrity
Glad to meet president @ZelenskyyUa. The EU stands by Ukraine, its sovereignity and its people. We are the strongest and most reliable partner of Ukraine, in support of an effective reform process for the benefit of all Ukranians
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Aug 1, 2020
Cuando los hombres ya no le recuerden, las viejas piedras de La Habana que él rescató del olvido seguirán guardando su recuerdo enamorado.
Nadie como Eusebio Leal entendió la relación profunda entre España y Cuba. ImageImage
Fue impresionante su discurso en el palacio de Capitanía General durante la visita del Presidente @sanchezcastejon con todo su amor y sabiduría de nuestra historia compartida.
Pudo cumplir su deseo, que me manifestó la última vez que paseamos por las calles de La Habana Vieja, de recibir la Gran Cruz de Carlos III la primera vez que “el Rey de Espana visite Cuba”.
Ya estaba enfermo pero tuvo fuerzas para que ese momento llegara.
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