The EU diplomatic service, led by @kajakallas. Promoting peace, security & EU values globally. Insights into foreign policy.
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Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives.
The EU has a strategic interest in a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and urges all countries to respect the sovereign rights of all Member States, in accordance with EU and international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Read more: link.europa.eu/jbtRKc
The HR/VP @kajakallas met today with Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung and Defence Minister Phan Van Giang to advance cooperation under the EU-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The HR/VP Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to maritime security and freedom of navigation. Both sides exchanged views on defence diversification, as well as peacekeeping and cybersecurity cooperation.
Read more: link.europa.eu/KtRRWJ
HR/VP @kajakallas addressed the @Europarl_EN plenary on European support for the @IntlCrimCourt (ICC).
The HR/VP stressed that undermining the ICC goes against European interests, including the EU’s commitment to international law and the rule of law.
Read the full intervention here: link.europa.eu/KkhCBq
HR/VP @kajakallas addressed the European Parliament plenary on the Trump administration’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia required under the Graham Act.
She described the decision as regrettable, stressing that it weakens international pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
Read the full intervention: link.europa.eu/7xTJvq
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I had an extensive discussion with my colleague @HakanFidan on a range of issues.
Good neighbourly relations and advancing the Cyprus settlement process are of high importance. I raised yesterday’s Libyan vote on a maritime MoU with Türkiye and stressed that it infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states.
On Russia’s dangerous Black Sea escalation, I emphasised the need to step up the pressure on Moscow to end the war. The EU and Türkiye both support a Black Sea freedom of navigation arrangement.
We also addressed developments in the South Caucasus and across the Middle East. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen are textbook terror tactics and must end. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is making shipping dangerous and expensive. Freedom of navigation must be restored without tolls or fees.
HR/VP @kajakallas addressed the European Parliament plenary on the escalation of Houthi attacks and their implications for regional security.
She stressed that these attacks use terrorist tactics to spread fear among people in the region and beyond.
The EU stands in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Yemen.
Read the full intervention: link.europa.eu/8gPdmt
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Thank you, dear @KajsaOllongren, @EEAS_SecGen for visiting Budapest and for our constructive exchange.
I look forward to maintaining a direct and pragmatic dialogue as we work together on the security and foreign policy challenges facing Europe.
HR/VP @kajakallas addressed the European Parliament plenary on the EU’s new Arctic Strategy, stressing that the Arctic has become a frontline for global power competition.
The EU will notably strengthen surveillance and satellite monitoring, as well as improve its ability to monitor, protect and repair critical undersea infrastructure.
Read the full intervention with Commissioner Síkela: link.europa.eu/pXVbkG
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🇸🇰 StateSec of @SlovakiaMFA @MarekEstok_SK had a pleasure to host in Bratislava @EEAS_SecGen Kajsa Ollongren 🇪🇺
#Slovakia stands ready to contribute its expertise and talent to EU diplomacy and to help strengthen @eu_eeas.
#WeAreEU
Stronger EU external action draws on the support of all Member States. Thank you, @MarekEstok_SK, for the warm welcome and the very good exchange in Bratislava.
@SlovakiaMFA
Today, 20 October, the @EU_Commission and the HR/VP @kajakallas presented a new Strategy for the Arctic. It has four priorities: strengthening security and resilience, responding to climate change in the Arctic, prosperity, and opportunities for people and communities in the Arctic.
Explore the new Strategy for the Arctic and its objectives here: link.europa.eu/3PhFg4
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The Arctic has become a frontline of global power competition.
The EU’s updated Arctic strategy reflects this new reality by putting security firmly at its core.
Europe will bolster its role in the High North by:
🔹 strengthening surveillance and satellite monitoring,
🔹 better protecting critical undersea infrastructure via an Arctic Cable Hub,
🔹 expanding Europe’s icebreaker capacity,
🔹 investing in new technologies fit for extreme environments,
🔹 improving military mobility.
My press remarks with @JozefSikela ↓
Today, HR/VP @kajakallas addressed the @Europarl_EN plenary on the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly attacks affecting Black Sea shipping routes.
She stressed that diplomatic engagement must go hand in hand with sustained pressure on Moscow and continued support for Ukraine.
Read the full speech here: link.europa.eu/FNYtgd
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The EU has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the armed forces of Nigeria.
What is the European Peace Facility?
How does it work?
Find out ➡️ link.europa.eu/BKFQTJ
#EPF: @EUCouncil adopts the first assistance measure in support of Nigeria for €20 million.
This measure will strengthen the defence capabilities of the Nigerian armed forces to support the security of troops deployed on the national territory.
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link.europa.eu/mDyWbQ
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The EU strongly condemns the latest attacks by violent settlers in the West Bank, including on European diplomats. Full statement here 👇
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Council has adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and nine entities involved in the import of sanctioned goods to Russia, and in the circumvention of EU sanctions related to oil and financial transactions.👇
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The Gambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission.
In response to an invitation from the Gambian authorities, an EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) will be deployed to observe the presidential election scheduled for 5 December 2026.
Read more: link.europa.eu/P3dkYw
European Council – Day 2
EU leaders are joined today by Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa to discuss support for Ukraine.
Today’s agenda also includes European security and defence, the Middle East and migration.
Watch HR/VP @kajakallas’ doorstep ahead of the discussions.
Read the full press remarks here: link.europa.eu/Xmq84k
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More food grown and delivered, more hope for those in need.
On #WorldFoodDay, Somali farmers strengthen livelihoods through climate smart farming, with the #EU support.
At sea, @EUNAVFOR protects @WFP vessels that have delivered over 16 million tonnes of humanitarian aid. 🇪🇺🇸🇴
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Believe me when I say: everyone in Ukraine wants peace!
From the highest government official to the youngest child learning in an underground classroom.
But peace cannot survive on promises alone.
On Sunday, an energy ceasefire was announced. Ukraine stopped striking russian refineries. russia continued attacking Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
People kept dying.
Just last week, the UN reported more than 100 civilians killed and at least 429 injured in Ukraine. In Pryluky alone, five children were among the dead.
Since the full-scale invasion, the UN has verified more than 15,000 civilian deaths. The real number is of course much higher.
russia has already violated the most fundamental rule of international law: do not invade another sovereign country. Its attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate the laws of war.
And now we are supposed to trust another promise?
Ukrainians desperately want peace.
But a ceasefire requires two sides to honour it. Not one side stopping while the other keeps bombing.
Europe must stand firm. We must support every genuine effort to end this war, but never confuse an announcement with peace.
Because peace will not come from Putin’s words.
Peace can only come from Putin’s actions.
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