1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of Katsiaryna Barysevich and Artsiom Sarokin

   On 2 March, Katsiaryna Barysevich, a TUT.BY journalist, and Artsiom Sarokin, a medical doctor, were sentenced in a closed-door trial to six months and two years of imprisonment respectively for their roles in disclosing the true cause of Raman Bandarenka’s death. According to credible reports, Mr

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 03/03/2021

2. Press releases

   Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: EU sanctions four people responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia

   The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on four Russian individuals responsible for serious human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests and detentions, as well as widespread and systematic repression of freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, and freedom of opinion

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/03/2021

3. Factsheets

   EU-Armenia relations- factsheet

   Relations between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia are based on the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a modern, ambitious Agreement, which was signed on 24 November 2017 and entered into full force on 1 March 2021. This Agreement provides a framework for Armenia

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 26/02/2021

4. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol

   Seven years on from the violent, illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, the European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/02/2021

5. Factsheets

   Seven years since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea

   18 March 2014: Russia illegally annexed the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol – a violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 25/02/2021

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the escalating repression of journalists

   The EU strongly condemns the repression carried out by the Belarusian authorities since the falsified elections of August 2020. The unacceptable harassment of human rights defenders, media workers, trade union representatives, and defence lawyers has escalated in recent days. Yesterday, two BelSat

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/02/2021

7. Remarks

   Kazakhstan: Speech on behalf of High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the EP debate on the human rights situation in the country

   Speech delivered by Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights Check against delivery! Ms President, Honourable Members [of the European Parliament], In March 2020, the EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement entered into force, providing us with a framework for

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/02/2021

8. Press releases

   EU-Uzbekistan 17th Cooperation Committee

   The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Uzbekistan held their 17th Cooperation Committee Meeting on 2 February 2021. In view of the ongoing travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held online. The participants discussed the impact of the pandemic and exchanged views on

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 10/02/2021

9. Factsheets

   Facts and figures about EU-RUSSIA Relations

   The European Union (EU) and Russia remain closely interdependent despite strained relations since the 2014 illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by Russia and its destabilising actions in eastern Ukraine. The EU has also imposed restrictive measures, including sectoral sanctions,

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 04/02/2021

10. Press releases

    Republic of Moldova: High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with President Maia Sandu

    On 18 January, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, met with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu. Josep Borrell reaffirmed the commitment of the EU to strengthen political association and economic

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 18/01/2021

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