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Diversity and tolerance are among the foundations of our democracies. The abhorrent attack on Berlin’s Pride parade was an assault on our free and open societies. Those who resort to violence, hatred and intolerance will never succeed. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone affected.
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We’re turning up the pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet. The oil tanker MV SOUTH STAR, suspected of sailing under false flag in breach of international maritime law, has been boarded on 20 July by Operation @EUNAVFOR_MED IRINI forces for flag verification. Every illicit voyage helps sustain Russia's war machine. We are matching our sanctions with action at sea. In parallel, Member States this week have authorised Operation @EUNAVFOR@respublicae.eu ATALANTA to begin conducting flag verification boardings of suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels, in the same way Operation IRINI does. This decision further tightens the net.
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Relations between the EU and the Philippines are on a positive trajectory.
Today, we are upgrading our ties towards an Enhanced Partnership. This means closer coordination on foreign and security issues, as well as on areas that matter to our citizens - from trade to climate, digital and connectivity.
We also make available the first-ever European Peace Facility assistance measure for the Philippine Armed Forces, worth €15 million.
It is the first-ever support to be implemented in the Indo-Pacific and a clear sign that Europe is stepping up as a security partner in the region.
My remarks in Manila with @SecLazaro ↓
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R to @kajakallas@respublicae.eu: This is our largest round in four years, totalling 218 listings. We’ve hit more than a hundred banks and crypto operators, over 40 shadow fleet vessels, and several oil refineries in Russia and Belarus, who help keep Moscow’s war going. We are also responding to Russia’s relentless attacks on civilians, infrastructure and cultural heritage by listing more than 50 military-industrial entities, including key actors involved in the production of Russia's long-range drones. This comes on top of last week’s sanctions on those responsible for the abuse and killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees, alongside tech companies enabling the Kremlin’s repressions of internet users.
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Opening an EU Delegation in Muscat is a milestone in our relations.
It is a clear signal of our commitment - to Oman, to the Gulf, and to stronger security partnerships with the region.
The EU's network of currently 145 delegations around the world is one of its greatest strategic assets. Today, we are expanding our diplomatic footprint in an important part of the world.
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Claims that the Baltic States allow Ukraine to use their airspace are utter nonsense - and Russia knows it.
Moscow’s threats against the Baltic States are not a sign of strength, but of weakness.
Russia is failing on the battlefield in Ukraine and is trying to intimidate us into reducing our support for Ukraine.
The right response is to do the opposite: increase our support to Ukraine and boost Europe’s defences even further.
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Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on Kyiv and other regions cause civilian casualties by design, not by accident. The strike on Latvia’s Honorary Consulate in Slovyansk underscores Moscow’s utter disregard for international law. Latvia has our full support. In response, we will summon Russia’s envoy to the EU over today's strikes and I will propose more listings aimed at Russia’s military-industrial complex.
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Recent threats by Yemen’s Houthis to impose a maritime blockade on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pose a direct threat to regional stability and constitute a dangerous escalation. The attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea is unacceptable, illegal, and further inflames an already volatile situation in the region. Navigation must be unimpeded, in the Strait of Hormuz as well as in the Red Sea. My statement ↓ https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/statement-high-representative-houthi-threats-against-kingdom-saudi-arabia-and-freedom-navigation_en
Recent threats by Yemen’s Houthis to impose a maritime blockade on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pose a direct threat to regional stability and constitute a dangerous escalation.
The attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea is unacceptable, illegal, and further inflames an already volatile situation in the region. Navigation must be unimpeded, in the Strait of Hormuz as well as in the Red Sea.
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Statement by the High Representative on Houthi threats against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and...
Recent threats by Yemen’s Houthis to impose a maritime blockade on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and pose a direct threat to regional stability and constitute a dangerous escalation. The attack on an...
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We have agreed on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. It delivers sweeping measures targeting Moscow’s financial system, its military-industrial complex and energy sector, that keep Russia's war economy running. We are hitting Putin where it hurts most: cutting off the financial lifelines he relies on to sustain his war. This is not the end of the road on sanctions. We are already working on the next steps. The EU must be ready to respond to any further Russian escalation.
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We’re sanctioning Russia at speed and scale.
Today’s measures, together with the upcoming 21st sanctions package, will add 250 individuals and entities to the Russia sanctions regime.
This is our biggest round of individual designations since Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion, and includes also the EU’s largest-ever cyber sanctions package.
The financial backbone of Russia’s war machine is the main target. Every measure weakens Moscow’s ability to wage war.
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Russia hit a dead-end on the battlefield, so it terrorizes Ukraine with deliberate strikes on city centres.
These are abhorrent acts of terror meant to kill as many civilians as possible.
Moscow reportedly using Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles – systems designed to carry nuclear warheads – is a political scare-tactic and reckless nuclear-brinkmanship.
Next week, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss how to dial up the international pressure on Russia.
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Of all the horrors inflicted by Russia’s war, the abduction of Ukrainian children is one of its worst.
Stealing children is a calculated Russian attack on Ukraine’s future.
Bringing them home is a priority.
We support this with funding, aid and sanctions.
The EU today imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities in Russia for the systematic unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.
My press remarks ahead of the Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children with @andrii_sybiha, @AnitaAnandMP and @MartaKosEU ↓
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EU-UK cooperation on foreign policy, security, and defence has never been more important. There is strong momentum to deepen and accelerate our Security and Defence Partnership. Congratulations on your new role as UK Foreign Secretary, @Ed_Miliband. It was a pleasure to meet you in Manila today, ahead of the ASEAN Regional Forum. We had the opportunity to exchange on our support for Ukraine, freedom of navigation, the situation in the Middle East, and the broader geopolitical landscape. I am confident we will work well together and continue strengthening the EU–UK partnership.
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The EU remains firmly committed to supporting the UN-led efforts on Cyprus. I had a good call today with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguín, ahead of her visit to Brussels and the UN Secretary-General’s upcoming visit to Cyprus. We discussed recent developments on the Cyprus issue and the importance of maintaining momentum towards a comprehensive settlement. We agreed to continue our discussions during the UN General Assembly in September.
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Good to speak to @EdwardGLuce at Lennart Meri Conference about Russia’s war against Ukraine, the Middle East and the state of trans-Atlantic relations.
On Russia, the most important thing is that we keep up the pressure because they are not at the point of coming to the negotiation table to actually negotiate.
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Russia wants us to discuss who talks to them,
And they are already picking who is suitable for that.
Let's not walk into that trap.
Negotiations are always a team effort, with a defined strategy.
That’s why the substance that we discuss today in Cyprus matters much more.
My press remarks ahead of today’s meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ↓
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Europol and Mexican law enforcement are stepping up cooperation against organised crime.
It was good to speak with Minister for Security and Civilian Protection @OHarfuch about Mexico’s national security strategy and intelligence-led policing.
The fight against cartels and the illicit flows of drugs and weapons is in the common interest of Europe and Mexico.
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Europe is not just about geography, it's also about the values and principles we share.
That’s why we are glad to welcome Canada at the European Political Community meeting today to discuss common issues.
We will be talking about connectivity, but also resilience to the threats we are all facing.
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Pakistan is a major regional power and an important partner for the EU.
Today in Islamabad, I met with Prime Minister @CMShehbaz and Deputy PM and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 for talks on further strengthening EU–Pakistan ties. I also met Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir in the Army HQ in Rawalpindi.
I commended Pakistan for its key role in facilitating US-Iran talks.
The EU is Pakistan's largest export destination and Pakistan is the world's leading beneficiary of EU trade preferences, the GSP+.
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Whether Putin dares to test Europe’s defences depends on us.
Today, EU Defence Ministers are meeting to discuss how to make use of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as well as defence industry cooperation between the EU and Ukraine.
Together with industry, we will focus on ramping up defence production. The funding is there. Now it is time to turn investment into capabilities — faster and cheaper.
At the @EUDefenceAgency@respublicae.eu Steering Board, we will decide on strengthening the agency, with a greater focus on innovation and experimentation.
My press remarks ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
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Our first EU-Armenia summit is a landmark diplomatic moment, and I thank Armenia for hosting us in Yerevan.
Armenia is a key pillar in our relationship with the South Caucasus.
Today we forged closer ties on trade, energy, and digital.
The EU will support the Armenian people in choosing their own destiny, including with a new EU mission to counter foreign interference and strengthen resilience.
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The European Union and Mexico are partners who can rely on each other.
Together with @r_velascoa, we held today our first-ever Strategic Dialogue.
Tomorrow, we will deliver an updated Global Agreement and the interim trade agreement. These are the result of many years of negotiations.
They will remove most remaining barriers to trade and investment, including in strategic sectors such as raw materials, agriculture, and services.
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The grim battlefield math shows Russia is losing a record number of soldiers.
For the first time in years, Moscow’s Victory parade is about to take place without any heavy military equipment.
This tells a lot about how the war is going for Russia.
Next month, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will continue the conversation on our approach to Russia, and how best to defend our security interests.
My press remarks following the Nordic-Baltic Ministerial meeting ↓
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In the Strait of Hormuz, the ceasefire is under heavy strain, following Iran’s recent strikes in the region.
Tehran’s hardliner grip on the world’s most important energy shipping lane is untenable.
The EU is expanding its Iran sanctions to also include those responsible for obstructing freedom of navigation.
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It was good to meet with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte today to speak about our support to Ukraine, Iran’s latest unprovoked attacks, and European defence readiness.
NATO is the cornerstone of European defence. We agree that we must work together on strengthening Europe's contribution to NATO. A more European NATO is long overdue.
EU Defence Ministers will discuss this in Brussels next week, including how to ramp up the European contribution.
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While the world’s attention is on the war in the Middle East, we can’t lose sight of Iran’s repression against its own people. Today, the EU imposed new restrictive measures on Iranian judges responsible for serious human rights violations, including the persecution of political dissidents and religious minorities. We also sanctioned a leading figure of a cyber group who enabled the regime’s repression of information. As Tehran intensifies its domestic crackdown, the EU will continue to hold those responsible to account.
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The European Union and ASEAN share a common interest in regional stability and a rules-based international order.
We already work closely together on many issues, including trade, security, climate and human rights. Today, we focused on how we can further deepen our ties.
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If Europe wants to be a geopolitical actor, we need to be more strategic in our external action.
At today’s Development Council, we will discuss how Europe can better align aid, trade, security, and defence partnerships with both the development needs of our partners and our own strategic interests.
Global Gateway investments must focus where they can have the greatest impact, and where countries align with our interests. If a partner country supports Russia or Iran, our engagement has to remain flexible so we can realign accordingly.
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The wider Middle East is stuck in a dangerous cycle of attacks, counterattacks, and fragile ceasefires. Iran’s strikes on commercial shipping violate international law and the Memorandum of Understanding.
Our Gulf partners play a vital role in regional stability, and it was good to be joined by GCC representatives today.
The EU seeks closer ties with the Gulf. Last night, the EU and Bahrain launched negotiations of new strategic partnership agreement.
With the GCC partners, we discussed the latest development and how we can protect the freedom of navigation both in the Gulf, but also in the Red Sea.
My press remarks following today's Foreign Affairs Council ↓
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Ethiopia is a valued partner for the European Union and one of Africa’s most influential countries. It was good to meet with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli and Foreign Minister @GHessebon in Addis Ababa today. We discussed the region's most pressing security challenges, including the devastating war in Sudan, Al-Shabaab's terrorist threat in Somalia, Iran's attacks on its neighbours. We also talked about Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and its repercussions beyond Europe. Stronger EU-Ethiopia ties are in our shared interest. Our relation delivers. And we are committed to more cooperation, more business opportunities, more investments.
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EU naval operations @EUNAVFORASPIDES and @EUNAVFOR@respublicae.eu Atalanta are indispensable to safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It was impressive to see the professionalism and commitment of the crews on the Italian and Spanish navy vessels firsthand. Their work helps keep some of the world's most vital shipping lanes open. Aspides has already protected more than 670 merchant vessels against the threat of Houthi attacks, while Atalanta is playing a pivotal role in combatting piracy and deterring arms trafficking off the Somali coast.
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Europe is a reliable partner to the Gulf. Today, the EU and Bahrain launched negotiations on a new Strategic Partnership Agreement. It was pleasure to do this together with Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani and my colleague Commissioner @dubravkasuica@respublicae.eu. More than ever, the Gulf is at the centre of geopolitics right now. The EU and Bahrain will be working closer together on security, stability, and trade across our two regions.
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This is a historic year for EU-India relations, with our cooperation deepening across trade, technology, security and defence. It was good to speak today with @DrSJaishankar about taking our partnership further, including on maritime security. Together, we must defend freedom of navigation, protect open and resilient supply chains, as well as deepen cooperation between EU operations ATALANTA and ASPIDES and the Indian navy to uphold security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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The threat by the Houthis to international shipping in the Red Sea persists.
Operation @EUNAVFORASPIDES is protecting lives, trade and stability. But ships cannot secure sea lanes without reliable partners on shore, like Djibouti.
The Status of Forces Agreement we have just signed marks a major step forward in relations between the European Union and Djibouti.
This agreement will ensure the EU continues to play an important role in helping to secure key maritime routes in the Red Sea.
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The exchanges of fire between the US and Iran further complicate already fraught talks to end the war. Iran’s attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait are unacceptable. Under the memorandum, Tehran committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Its recent attacks on ships near the Strait violate that commitment and threaten to disrupt the resumption of energy supplies. Freedom of navigation must be unimpeded. Next Monday, EU Foreign Ministers will meet with their Gulf counterparts to discuss how we can work together to support the implementation of the agreement and preserve freedom of navigation in the Strait as well as the Red Sea.
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🇪🇺🇱🇺🇧🇪 Team Europe on our way to the #NATO summit in Ankara. @bart_dewever @lucfrieden @prevotmaxime @xavier_bettel
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Thank you @JohnHealey_MP and @CaVautrin for convening the call on the Strait of Hormuz.
Closure of the Strait is untenable. Reopening the waterway is essential for the global economy.
We discussed ways to restore safe passage, protect merchant vessels and undertake de-mining after the war.
A reinforced EU Aspides naval mission would be a strong contribution to the work of the Coalition in securing freedom of navigation across the Arabian Sea.
Our EU military staff stands ready to engage with the Coalition’s planning to ensure continuity in these efforts.
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Deterrence works if it is credible.
Showing weakness only invites aggression.
That’s why we need to close defence capability gaps through faster arms production, cheaper arms, and more rapid delivery.
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EU Foreign Ministers just gave the go-ahead to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.
They also agreed new sanctions on leading Hamas figures.
It was high time we move from deadlock to delivery.
Extremisms and violence carry consequences.
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A busy day ahead as Foreign Ministers gather in Brussels.
On today’s agenda:
🔹 The Western Balkans, strengthening our partners’ resilience.
🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine, including new sanctions on those responsible for the deportation of Ukrainian children.
🔹 The Middle East, with a focus on freedom of navigation and sanctions against violent settlers.
🔹 EU–Canada relations.
🔹 Syria, including the first-ever high-level political dialogue.
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We are helping Moldova modernise its armed forces.
Today, I am in Chișinău to inspect recently delivered EU-funded equipment and discuss expanding our support to Moldova with Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi.
The EU is already the largest provider of equipment to Moldova’s Armed Forces: supporting logistics, medical aid, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Azerbaijan is a valued and reliable energy partner for the EU, so it was good to be in Baku today for talks with @presidentaz Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister @Bayramov_Jeyhun.
Strengthening connectivity between the EU and the South Caucasus is in our shared strategic interest and we’re open to discuss a more structured partnership with Azerbaijan.
There is clear scope to deepen our cooperation on trade, transport and digital.
We also exchanged views on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the latest Iranian attacks in the Middle East.
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Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran have helped prevent a return to full-blown war.
The EU is ready to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful resolution.
We bring economic leverage, hard-won nuclear expertise, longstanding relationships with Gulf partners, and direct engagement with Iran itself.
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It was a pleasure to meet Foreign Minister @_OrbanAnita today.
She is absolutely right, it is good to have Hungary back in the European family.
Today, we had a substantive discussion on a range of EU’s foreign policy priorities, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
I look forward to working closely with her in the EU Foreign Affairs Council and beyond.
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There’s something special about being in Chișinău on the eve of Europe Day. Because Moldova is part of Europe’s future.
While Russia’s hybrid attacks continue, together we can push back against those trying to undermine Moldova’s European path.
Support matters, so I propose to Member States to double European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to €120 million to enhance its defence capabilities.
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R to @kajakallas@respublicae.eu: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the reckless violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia ↓
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The Strait of Hormuz remains caught in a dangerous grey zone between war and peace.
There is now a tenuous diplomatic push to extend the ceasefire and reopen the strait.
Any first phase agreement between the U.S. and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about the nuclear stockpile, and other critical issues for regional security. The EU can contribute with technical expertise.
The EU is also helping to protect the freedom of navigation in the region, including through our operation Aspides. We have already reinforced the mission with more ships.
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The Russian drone crash into apartments in Galați was a blatant and serious violation of Romania’s sovereignty and European airspace.
I spoke with Foreign Minister @oana_toiu this morning to convey the EU’s full solidarity with Romania.
Russia has long ago stopped respecting borders.
Moscow cannot be allowed to breach European airspace with impunity.
EU Foreign Ministers yesterday vowed to ramp up pressure on Russia, increase support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s own defence readiness.
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The EU and its Member States remain the world’s largest and most reliable donors of humanitarian aid.
Today, we are presenting our new approach to humanitarian diplomacy.
We will make better use of every tool at our disposal to safeguard aid delivery, secure humanitarian access, protect civilians, and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.
It will also help ensure that humanitarian issues are front and centre in our external action.
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