Josep Borrell

Borrell, Blinken discuss Russia's military build-up near Ukraine
They expressed their deep concern over the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders.11:30, 14 April 2021

G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to cease provocations against Ukraine
They have reaffirmed their unwavering support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.12:20, 13 April 2021

EU's Borrell expresses support for Ukraine's territorial integrity – FM Kuleba
Borrell invited Kuleba to take part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council on April 19.10:40, 05 April 2021

Kuleba: Russia started curtailing relations with EU back in 2014, by launching aggression against Ukraine
Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov, with his statements, has revealed "the whole breadth of the Russian soul," Kuleba said.23:15, 16 February 2021

Russia "not interested" in mending ties with EU – Borrell
The main parameters of the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century are now being drawn, the top diplomat says.09:00, 08 February 2021

EU High Representative: Political will by all parties needed to resolve Donbas conflict
The European Union reiterates its unwavering support to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.15:40, 03 December 2020

European Commission proposes EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime
Once in force, the new regime will provide the EU with greater flexibility to target those responsible for serious human rights violations.22:52, 19 October 2020
EU High Representative urges Russia to fully implement Minsk agreements
The full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key in EU-Russia relations.22:30, 13 October 2020

EU to sanction Lukashenko, citing worsening Belarus violence – media
Belarus announced retaliatory sanctions against the EU earlier this month.23:00, 12 October 2020

"Extreme concern" in EU over extended fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
Borrell has called on member states to "engage in substantive negotiations without delay" under the auspices of the so-called Minsk Group.09:50, 12 October 2020

European Commission names conditions for Ukraine to get EUR 1.2 bln in aid
Kyiv must fulfill all the requirements toward strengthening the rule of law.20:15, 22 September 2020

Zelensky, Borrell talk creating negotiating platform toward ending Crimea occupation
Zelensky and Borrell also discussed preparations for the 22nd Ukraine-EU summit, which will take place in Brussels on October 1.19:30, 22 September 2020
EU condemns suspected poisoning of Russian opposition leader Navalny
Those responsible must be held to account, Borrell said.13:10, 25 August 2020

EU working on response to repressions, arrests in Belarus
The EU official stressed violent repression and arrests of peaceful protesters in Belarus will have to stop.16:20, 11 August 2020

EU urges Russia to fully implement Minsk accords, use its influence on armed formations it backs
At the same time, Borrell reaffirmed that the EU's sanctions against the Russian Federation remain in place.13:00, 24 July 2020

EU's chief diplomat takes position against readmitting Russia to G7
"Changing the format of G7 is not the prerogative of the chair (of the meeting)," Borrell said in a swipe against Trump.18:40, 02 June 2020

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, U.S. State Secretary discuss situation in Ukraine's Donbas
They also discussed the wider situation in the Middle East, including Syria and Libya.17:55, 09 February 2020