Francisco Fontan

EEAS Director, Crisis Response Centre

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

This week's Foreign Affairs Councils were the last chaired by High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles.

Thank you @JosepBorrellF for your dedication and great work.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Chancellor Scholz told me that he planned to call Putin. His call, in my opinion, opens Pandora's Box. There may now be other conversations and phone calls. Just a lot of words.

And this is exactly what Putin has long sought. It is critical for him to weaken his isolation, as well as Russia's isolation, and to hold mere talks that will lead nowhere. He has been doing this for decades.

This has allowed Russia to avoid making any changes to its policies, effectively doing nothing, which has ultimately led to this war. We understand all the current challenges and we know what to do. And we want to make it clear: there will be no “Minsk-3”; we need real peace.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

We’ll continue to work closely together to achieve a ceasefire, humanitarian access, hostage release, respect for international law & human rights, accountability and peace.

I look forward to next month’s EU-Jordan Association Council to deepen our cooperation & partnership.
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[Moussa Faki Mahamat @AUC_MoussaFaki]

I received the credentials of the incoming Ambassador of the European Union accredited to the African Union, H.E. Javier Nino Perez.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

Substantial discussion with minister of defence @rustem_umerov on EU military support: ammunition, electronic equipment, demining.

We have so far provided €28bn & more is to come.

We are with #Ukraine, every step of the way - to win the war, the peace & towards its EU future.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

"Russia is the last colonial empire in Europe. But Ukrainians are masters of their own destiny. By defending their sovereignty, they are also protecting EU security. We must support them with whatever it takes", said HR/VP @JosepBorrellF in Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv

[Unión Europea en Argentina @UEenARG]

El Alto Representante de la UE, @JosepBorrellF, viajó a Ucrania y fue recibido por el Presidente @ZelenskyyUa.

“La movilización de equipo militar adicional de la UE para #Ucrania es mi máxima prioridad. Debemos hacer más y debemos hacerlo más rápido.”

[Montse García @montse__garcia]

We are the Diplomatic Service of the 🇪🇺 European Union.
We work to defend and promote peace, democracy, human rights and a global rules-based order.
We work to guarantee a better future for us all.
Solidarity has no borders.
#EuropeDay #StandWithUkraine

[EUSecurityDefence @EUSec_Defence]

"The adoption of the Strategic Compass is a turning point for the EU as security provider. And for tackling the numerous threats and challenges we face". HR/VP @JosepBorrellF

For more information on the #StrategicCompass click this link:
https://t.co/tghKyHERJ8

#EUDefence

[Amador Sánchez Rico @AmadorSanchezUE]

¡Feliz Día Nacional, Finlandia! Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää, Suomi! Glad självständighetsdag, Finlandia!🇫🇮

Finlandia forma parte de la Unión Europea desde 1995.

#UEenArgentina #Finlandia #finland #europa #UE

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

Today we should have started our #EUAmbassadorsConference. We postponed it due #COVID19 but wanted our Heads of Delegation to have anyway an exchange with 🇪🇺 leaders. Started with an inspiring HRVP @JosepBorrellF. Will listen soon to @EP_President @vonderleyen & @eucopresident

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

Another milestone reached today - the EU and the U.S. launch the dialogue on security and defence

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

🇪🇺and 🇺🇸are paving the road together. We need a strong alliance for challenges that require strong action. A lot of common ground with @DeputySecState Sherman on #China #Belarus #IndoPacific #Security #Defence.
👉Here my exchange at @BrookingsFP https://t.co/oVif4KqHov

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

We see with concern the military build-up at the borders of #Ukraine. The EU supports the already challenged Ukrainian integrity. Will continue to talk and engage with Russia, but also to make clear that any action entails a reaction.

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

A special thanks to my friend @DeputySecState for our rich engagement.
See you soon, dear Wendy.

[Stefano Sannino @SanninoEU]

Debrief with EU27🇪🇺 Ambassadors in DC on an extremely productive mission to the US 🇺🇸. Thanks to @EUAmbUS Lambrinidis, the @EUintheUS and all colleagues involved in making this trip a success. I already look forward to coming back!

[House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems @HouseForeign]

Yesterday, Chairman @RepGregoryMeeks met with Secretary General of @EU_EEAS, @SanninoEU to reaffirm the transatlantic relationship & discuss ways to work together in the Indo-Pacific and on other global challenges.

[Gabriele Visentin @GVisentinEU]

Glad to have taken part in the 1st 🇪🇺🇺🇸high-level consultations on the Indo-Pacific today with @SanninoEU and @DeputySecState Sherman. They agreed to coordinate on #IndoPacific engagement and identified cooperation areas for the stability, security and development of the region.

[Amador Sánchez Rico @AmadorSanchezUE]

De vez en cuando la vida nos depara experiencias únicas. De las que marcan para siempre. 

Hoy he vivido una de ellas. 

Muchas gracias a las autoridades @patlombardi @gobmisiones @cultura_mnes por abrirnos las puertas del Parque Nacional de Iguazú.

[Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF]

In light of the fast evolving situation in #Ethiopia, the EU participates to the coordinated efforts by our Member States to put EU citizens in safety in case the situation deteriorates further.