● Council of the EU | | 14/11/2022 20:38 | MEETING | | | | The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Great Lakes region and on the Western Balkans. The Council was also informed about current affairs. |
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Council of the EU
Foreign Affairs Council, 14 November 2022
Main results
Russian aggression against Ukraine
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Before the Council discussion, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, briefed EU ministers via video conference about the latest developments on the ground and Ukraine's current priorities.
The Council reconfirmed that the EU stays united in its support to Ukraine, and discussed about continued military support to Ukraine. In this regard ministers welcomed the decision to launch the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine to provide at least 15 000 Ukrainian soldiers with training.
Ministers also discussed overall approach to Russia.
We will continue to isolate Russia internationally, impose restrictive measures against Russia. We stand ready to continue reinforcing restrictive measures against Russia, and target third countries involvement, especially those who are providing arms and military support, Iran and Belarus.Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
The Council focused on ensuring accountability for violations of international law and war crimes committed in Ukraine, working closely with NATO and partners worldwide to defend the rules-based international order, and enhancing the EU's resilience - in particular on energy security and critical infrastructure - countering Russia’s hybrid threats, and information manipulation.
Infographic - EU sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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