Borrell confirmed that US authorities have allowed Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
Borrell's statement marks the first official confirmation of the authorization, as neither Kyiv nor Washington had previously confirmed the information
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EU: Involvement of North Korean troops on Russian side demonstrates Russia is not interested in peace
High Representative Josep Borrell said EU is "deeply alarmed" by the deployment of North Korean troops against Ukraine and will coordinate response.
Borrell: EU mission to train Ukrainian military to be extended for two years
The EU Training Mission for Ukrainian military is operating primarily in Poland and Germany.
Borrell: EU to train 15,000 more Ukrainian military by end of year
EU defense ministers have agreed to expand the EUMAM mission, which has already trained 60,000 Ukrainian troops, calling it the "most successful training mission" ever organized by the EU.
Borrell on Kursk offensive: EU fully supports Ukraine’s fight
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has declared full support for Ukraine's military action in Russia's Kursk Oblast following a briefing from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Hungary again blocked EU fund for Ukraine’s military aid
EU foreign ministers failed to reach a consensus on unblocking crucial funds for Ukraine during their 22 July meeting in Brussels, with EU High Representative Josep Borrell expressing frustration over the continued blockage of military aid to Ukraine by a single member state, referring to Hungary without naming it directly.
EU’s Borrell: Next Peace Summit this fall may involve Russia but not on “Putin’s basis”
EU High Representative Josep Borrell also emphasized the importance of countering Russian propaganda internationally, reminding that Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is defending itself.
Politico: Macron supports Estonia’s Kallas to succeed Borrell as top EU diplomat
Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas emerges as front-runner for EU's next chief diplomat role, with backing from France's Macron, Politico says.
Borrell: Russia is the most existential threat to Europe
Speaking at Oxford University, EU Representative for Security Policy Josep Borrell said Europeans should be aware of the prospect of having Russian troops on the Polish border, and Russia controlling 44% of the world‘s grain market if there is a weak reaction now.
Borrell to EU: supporting Ukraine cheaper than dealing with its defeat
Josep Borrell claimed that Russia would become a bigger threat to the security and freedom of the EU without support for Ukraine.
Borrell: “Conventional war in [the whole of] Europe is no longer a fantasy”
"The US umbrella, which we have relied on since the Cold War, may not be open all the time," he said.
EU aims to send €3bn annually for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets profit
The first payment could be made as early as July 2024.
Borrell: Outcome of Russia-Ukraine war ‘will be decided this spring and summer’
"We have to increase our support, to do more and quicker," EU's foreign policy chief stressed.
EU approves € 5 bln military fund for Ukraine
After weeks of disagreement, the EU has agreed to a €5 billion boost to the fund for Ukraine's military aid.
EU unveils sweeping strategy to get “defense ready” amid Russia-Ukraine war
EU will ramp up arms production, boost cooperation, and strengthen its defense industrial might in the face of rising geopolitical threats.
EU must support Ukraine’s victory “whatever it takes,” top diplomat says in historic speech
If Ukraine does not give up, the EU will not either, Josep Borrell says in Kyiv as he calls for victory, not "as long as it takes"
Borrell: “Ukraine’s future is in EU”
The EU decided in December 2023 to start accession talks with Ukraine pending reforms.
EU FMs meet in Kyiv to consider Zelenskyy’s peace plan and show solidarity with Ukraine
In a powerful display of solidarity, top EU diplomats convene in Kyiv for an informal meeting, the first ever outside the EU, to discuss backing Ukraine's peace plan and preparations for an upcoming peace summit.
Borrell: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a threat to Europe
During his trip to Kyiv, the Vice-President of the European Commission discussed with the Ukrainian political and military leadership the EU security commitments for Ukraine.
Sky News: “EU stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” says EU top diplomat in Odesa
On 30 September, EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell visited Odesa to show solidarity and support for Ukraine, on…