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19 July 2023


EU, CELAC leaders speak for just peace in Ukraine

Following the two-day meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU member states and the countries of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) supported efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, and also advocated the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.


Baltic countries condemn Russia's crimes in Ukraine at UN Security Council

On July 17, during a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the peace and security in Ukraine, Chancellor of the Government of Lithuania Giedre Balcytyte, on behalf of the Baltic States, condemned Russia's crimes and aggression against Ukraine, as well as Russia's recent unilateral decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

18 July 2023

17 July 2023


UN chief regrets Russia's decision to exit grain export deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed regret over Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Agreement and said he had sent an official letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin outlining why it is necessary to extend the grain export deal.


UK announces new sanctions against Russia

The British government announced sanctions against 14 Russians in response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity, including 11 against those involved in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children.

16 July 2023


MH17 anniversary: EU expects Russia to accept its responsibility

On the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which is marked on July 17, the European Union has called on Russia to accept its responsibility in this terrible crime and to cooperate with the international investigation.

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