The EU stands with Armenia 🇪🇺🇦🇲
@EUCouncil adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures for Armenian products, to support the country's economy hit by Russia's trade restrictions.
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Statement by the High Representative @kajakallas on behalf of the EU on the outcome of parliamentary elections in Armenia.
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https://t.co/CnF9lreqf0
Our first EU-Armenia summit is a landmark diplomatic moment, and I thank Armenia for hosting us in Yerevan.
Armenia is a key pillar in our relationship with the South Caucasus.
Today we forged closer ties on trade, energy, and digital.
The EU will support the Armenian people in choosing their own destiny, including with a new EU mission to counter foreign interference and strengthen resilience.
The first-ever EU–Armenia summit will take place on 4-5 May in Yerevan.
I look forward to meeting with PM @NikolPashinyan 🇦🇲
Armenia is a close EU partner, and we look forward to deepening this relationship. We are united by shared values and a commitment to international law and the rules-based international order.
https://t.co/2XETnqWLVB
China and Russia must be having a field day. They are the ones who benefit from divisions among Allies.
If Greenland’s security is at risk, we can address this inside NATO.
Tariffs risk making Europe and the United States poorer and undermine our shared prosperity.
We also cannot let our dispute distract us from the our core task of helping to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Belarus: Today, the EEAS summoned the Chargé d’Affaires to the EU to deliver a demarche on the unacceptable situation of the Lithuanian hauliers held in Belarus, and on the hybrid actions emanating from the Belarusian territory and constituting a threat to the EU.
On 29 October HR/VP @kajakallas issued a statement on behalf of the EU on Belarus’ hybrid actions at the EU external border. We will not tolerate any hybrid campaigns directed against the EU or any of its Member States.
Read more: https://t.co/y0wY212aRM
Today is Ales Bialiatski’s 63rd birthday. The Belarusian human rights defender and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate is serving 10 years for standing up for freedom. We call for his release and that of all political prisoners in Belarus. #FreeAles#FreeViasna#FreeThemAll@viasna96
Belarus: The recent releases of political prisoners, including EU citizens, are a positive step.
Yet the regime must immediately reveal the fate and location of opposition leader Mikalai Statkevich — who refused forced exile — and free all political prisoners unconditionally.
Wśród 52 uwolnionych dzisiaj więźniów z Białorusi znalazło się trzech obywateli polskich, a także ośmioro obywateli Białorusi - współpracowników Telewizji Biełsat i innych 🇵🇱 mediów.
Komunikat MSZ w sprawie więźniów uwolnionych z Białorusi ⬇️
https://t.co/iTLYAk3eRJ
Our colleague in the EU Delegation in Minsk has just been released from detention in Belarus.
It is a big relief. I share the joy of his family and friends.
I want to thank our US partners for their efforts and engagement in facilitating his release.
NATO Allies stand in solidarity with Poland & denounce Russia’s reckless behaviour after the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. Allies are resolved to defend every inch of Allied territory. We'll closely monitor the situation, our air defences continually at the ready
❝We are vigilant and will defend every inch of NATO territory.❞
— Statement by @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte on the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones
Last night in Poland, we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.
I am in contact with @SecGenNATO and @radeksikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
Belarus: Another life stolen by Lukashenka’s regime.
Andrei Padniabenny, 36, is the 9th political prisoner to die in jail since 2020. 1,200 remain imprisoned in inhumane conditions.
Lukashenka’s regime must be held accountable.
Best wishes to Moldova and its people on the occasion of the Independence Day: success, peace and prosperity!
Poland 🇵🇱 fully supports your path towards the European Union! 🇪🇺
La mulți ani, Republica Moldova! 🎉 🇲🇩
Happy National Day, Moldova.
You have shown the world what independence means: the freedom to choose your path and your future.
Today, the pulse of Europe beats with you — and with your journey towards the EU.
In the aftermath of the 2020 fraudulent elections in Belarus, thousands stood up for democracy and paid a brutal high price. Nearly 1,200 political prisoners remain behind bars. We call for their immediate release and an end to repression.
Read statement: https://t.co/63nxsEobW5
Belarus: EU takes note of the recent release of several political prisoners.
We continue to call on the Lukashenka regime to free all those arbitrarily detained, especially people in life-threatening conditions. Ongoing arrests, repression and human rights violations must stop.