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The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's military aggression and calls on Russia to immediately cease the hostilities, withdraw its military from Ukraine and fully respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
The EU stands firmly by Ukraine and its people in this unparalleled crisis and will provide further political, financial and humanitarian assistance.
These are among the darkest hours for Europe since World War II. A major nuclear power has attacked a neighbouring country and is threatening reprisals on any other state that may come to its rescue. This is not only the greatest violation of international law, it is a violation of the basic principles of human co-existence. It is costing many lives with unknown consequences ahead of us.
Josep Borrell
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Faces of Ukraine

Faces of Ukraine | #11 Kateryna | Full video
Kateryna is a young soldier in the Ukrainian army's food service. She enlisted the day before the Russian invasion began, which now feels so far away. “I have completely changed. My life is not at all like it was before 24 February”.

Faces of Ukraine | #10 Serhii | Full video
"Peace, democracy are very fragile things. Ukraine is now literally on the front line of European values." Serhii is a Young European Ambassador from Ukraine. He believes in Europe and all it stands for. The values Ukraine is fighting for are our values too.

Faces of Ukraine | #09 Kataryna | Full video
"After a while I lost my emotions. But I'm always trying to help people, to stay positive." Kateryna heard the first explosion on February 24. Since then, her life changed. She now volunteers helping other Ukrainian refugees and hopes for a "normal life".

Faces of Ukraine | #08 Oleksiy | Full video
“We have firm plans about homecoming. To recover our news media, to recover Ukraine and make it better”. Oleksiy is a TV camera operator from Irpin. His team is now working in basements and under fire to document the Russian invasion atrocities.

Faces of Ukraine | #07 Olena | Full video
"Independent journalism is important in times of war. Fact-based information can save lives." Olena is a journalist. She is in Kyiv and she brings truth to the public. We stand with Olena and all journalists covering Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Faces of Ukraine | #06 Yevgen | Full video
"I am a Ukrainian artist. I had to leave my atelier in Kyiv and all my paintings. At the moment I am volunteering, providing bulletproof vests."

Faces of Ukraine | #05 Iryna | Full video
"I used to work as a media expert. Now, I control the border between Poland and Belarus to stop trucks with sanctioned goods".

Faces of Ukraine | Video 4 | Ekaterina
Full interview: How can you explain the war to a 4 year old child? “I just told her that we are being bombed and that we need to hide. I am telling her the truth”.

Faces of Ukraine | Video 3 | Aliona
Full interview: “We hope it will end soon and we will be back.” Aliona waited until the very end to leave Ukraine, until her family convinced her to join them in Poland. She and her children are safe, but longing to return home. We stand with Aliona. We #StandWithUkraine

Faces of Ukraine | Video 2 | Sima
Full interview of Sima. She left with her child after the war erupted but her mother and brothers stayed behind.

Faces of Ukraine | Video 1 | Olha
Full interview of Olha, a mother of 2. She was forced to flee from home with her children, seeking safety & hoping for peace. We stand with Olha. We #StandWithUkraine.
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Soul of Ukraine
From Ukraine to Brussels, "Soul of Ukraine" spreads messages of peace and solidarity through music. #EuropeDay

HR/VP Borrell and President von der Leyen visit to Ukraine, 8 April 2022 | Wrap-up
On 8 April 2022, HR/VP Josep Borrell and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, travelled to Kiev, Ukraine where they met with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. During this visit, the EU Officials reaffirmed solidarity with Ukraine and announced additional support for its defense against Russia’s aggression.

HR/VP press conference after the FAC meeting | 11/04/2022 | #02 Food scarcity
HR/VP Josep Borrell press conference on food scarcity after the Foreign Affairs Meeting on 11 April 2022.

HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ukraine | Press Conference with Pesident Zelensky | Kyiv, Ukraine, 08/04/2022
Joint Press Conference by HR/VP Josep Borrell and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during the former's visit to Kiev, Ukraine on 8 April 2022, together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

HR/VP Josep Borrell in Ukraine | Press Conference with PM Shmyhal | Kyiv, Ukraine, 08/04/2022
Joint Press Conference by HR/VP Josep Borrell and the Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, during the former's visit to Kiev, Ukraine on 8 April 2022, together with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

HR/VP press conference after the FAC meeting | 11/04/2022 | #01 Ukraine
HR/VP Josep Borrell press conference on Ukraine after the Foreign Affairs Meeting on 11 April 2022.

Faces of Ukraine | #06 Yevgen | Full video
"I am a Ukrainian artist. I had to leave my atelier in Kyiv and all my paintings. At the moment I am volunteering, providing bulletproof vests."
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#ArtVsWar
A campaign about cultural heritage and cultural life in Ukraine during the war
Ukrainian culture has always been and will remain an important part of European heritage. It is heartbreaking to witness countless objects of cultural heritage being purposely destroyed and at risk of looting as part of Russia’s full-scale aggression in Ukraine. Cultural institutions, projects and grants came to a standstill. Cinemas, theatres, libraries, bookstores are not accessible around most of the country. Many of them were bombed. Sometimes with civilians inside, who used them as shelters. In spite of all, Ukrainian artists are already mobilizing to resist, to raise awareness and to lay the groundwork for post-war renaissance. Raising awareness can give a lifeline and a future to Ukrainian culture.
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