On 24 February, the EU delivered a statement at the Committee of Ministers to mark the beginning of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine three years ago, reaffirming its commitment to support Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved.

On 26 February, the EU delivered a statement at the Committee of Ministers marking the International Women’s Day on 8 March, reaffirming its commitment to achieve gender equality, empowerment of women and girls and their full enjoyment of all human rights.