The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 Russian officials and seven centers for abducting approximately 20,500 Ukrainian children since 2022, forcing assimilation, indoctrination, and military training in violation of genocide conventions.
In the spirit to Europe Day in Riga, Members of the European Parliament met with Latvian policymakers and experts to discuss the future of European security
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials and seven centers accused of helping Russia abduct approximately 20,500 Ukrainian children since 2022, forcing identity changes, adoptions, indoctrination, and military training in what officials characterize as genocidal actions undermining Ukraine's sovereignty.
Europe remains tense as Russia's scaled-back Victory Day parade approaches.
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže emphasized EU unity and long-term support for Ukraine at Kyiv Security Forum, highlighting a EUR 90 billion loan program, the 20th sanctions package against Russia, and Ukraine's progress toward EU membership amid ongoing conflict.
Baiba Braže is on a working visit to Ukraine. The visit is official. A meeting is expected.
Ukraine's Zelensky seeks an airport ceasefire with Russia, but warns Putin has no intention of ending the war.
The European Union sanctioned 16 Russian officials and seven centers accused of abducting approximately 20,500 Ukrainian children since 2022, forcing identity changes, indoctrination, and military training, with over 130 individuals now facing travel bans and asset freezes.
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The EU Foreign Affairs Council convenes February 23, 2026, implementing the twentieth sanctions package against Russia while addressing Ukraine's critical energy crisis affecting millions through winter support measures and discussions on global security threats.
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže will stress the need for stronger military support for Ukraine. The EU Foreign Affairs Council will discuss containment of Russia. A discussion on the Middle East situation is also planned.
The European Union sanctioned 16 Russian officials and seven centers for unlawfully deporting approximately 20,500 Ukrainian children since 2022, stripping their identities and forcing assimilation or military indoctrination.
The European Union imposed sanctions against individuals and entities accused of facilitating Russia's abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children, targeting alleged accomplices in what constitutes a significant humanitarian crisis during the ongoing conflict.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council convenes May 11, 2026, in Brussels to discuss Ukraine support, Russian sanctions, Middle East security partnerships, and Western Balkans cooperation, with Ukrainian and Canadian ministers participating.
Foreign Minister Baiba Braže emphasized European Union unity supporting Ukraine at the Kyiv Security Forum, highlighting a EUR 90 billion loan program, the 20th Russia sanctions package, and Ukraine's EU membership progress requiring continued reforms.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held phone calls with Pakistani, Kuwaiti, and Latvian counterparts to discuss regional developments.