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VP Chiwenga, Army Commander and Grace Mugabe Only Zimbabweans on EU Suspended Sanctions List February 23, 2021 Gibbs Dube FILE: Constantino Chiwenga and army commander Philip Valerio Sibanda smile during the presidential inauguration ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov. 24, 2017. Share share MARYLAND —  Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Philip Valerio Sibanda and former First Lady Grace Mugabe are the only three people on the European Union (EU) suspended r...

Manu Pineda MEP writes: The European Union wants to put in place a new mechanism of sanctions in the coming months. We, being on the left, strongly oppose being a tool of interference against the sovereignty of the peoples. First of all, it is important to remember that only the United Nations Security Council has the capacity to impose sanctions at the international level, in accordance with Articles 39 and 41 of the United Nations Charter. Therefore, sanctions imposed by the European Union on...

Estonian parlt adopts statement on Russia 2021-02-15 BNS/TBT Staff TALLINN - The Estonian parliament on Monday adopted a statement in support of the common foreign policy of the European Union and in defense of the civic freedoms in Russia. The statement of the Riigikogu that had been submitted by 57 MPs was adopted in the 101-seat chamber by a vote of 62 to three and one neutral vote, spokespeople for the Riigikogu said. The chairman of the Riigikogu foreign affairs committee, Marko Mihkelso...

Joint press release following the 7th Association Council meeting between the EU and Ukraine On 11 February 2021, the European Union and Ukraine held the 7th meeting of the Association Council, in Brussels. The meeting was co-chaired by Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine. The Association Council reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening the political association and economic int...

On 11 February 2021, the European Union and Ukraine held the 7th meeting of the Association Council, in Brussels. The meeting was co-chaired by Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Denys Shmyhal, Prime Minister of Ukraine. The Association Council reaffirmed its continued commitment to strengthening the political association and economic integration of Ukraine with the European Union on the basis of the Association Agreement and its...

Ta Nea about a variety of issues, including exploratory contacts between Greece and Turkey. Dendias also spoke about new US President Joe Biden and what this could mean for Greece. Finally, he discussed Greece’s relations with the Arab World, Russia and India. The interview Dendias had with Ta Nea: What are the first messages from the start of the exploratory talks? Is de-escalation achieved? Allow me to start with a clarification, which is of particular importance. This is not a starting of ...

Taipei, Jan. 21 (CNA) The European Parliament on Wednesday passed two resolutions bearing content supporting Taiwan's democracy and for the first time encourage European Union (EU) members to "revisit their engagement policies with Taiwan," for which Taiwan's government expressed its gratitude.

European Parliament strictly condemns Turkeys destabilizing role in Nagorno Karabakh | ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency 21:15, 21 January, 2021 ARMENPRESS reports the 24th Article of the resolution says that the European Parliament Takes good note of the agreement on a complete ceasefire in and around Nagorno-Karabakh signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia on 9 November 2020; hopes that this agreement will save the lives of both civilians and military personnel and open brighter perspectives ...

The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for Europe, which needs a stronger, more united and more assertive foreign and security policy, MEPs highlighted on …