Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian strikes are ongoing in Kyiv, as well as in Kharkiv. Last night, the Russians launched more than 60 missiles at the capital alone. In total, 70 missiles and 611 drones were used against Ukraine. As of now, 28 people have been reported injured and four killed in the capital. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. A Russian strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra set the Dormition Cathedral on fire – a church whose history dates back to the 11th century. And this is one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture to date. The State Emergency Service has already extinguished the fire on the cathedral’s roof. In Kharkiv, the Russians carried out a repeat strike against our rescuers as they were putting out a fire at the site of an earlier strike on an industrial facility. So far, tragically, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to all their families and loved ones. Nine people have been injured. In Dnipro, Russia struck the grounds of a railway station, a college, and several enterprises. Other cities and communities were targeted as well. The Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions were also under attack. This is how Russia shows the world its intention to continue the war. It is very important that there be a response from the G7 countries, which are now gathering for their summit – and that this response be decisive and substantive: more pressure on the aggressor and more support for Ukraine’s air defense, especially anti-ballistic capabilities. I thank everyone who is helping us protect lives.

📱 Roam like at home: the Council agrees to start negotiations with the aim of extending the scheme of roaming without extra costs to the Western Balkan partners ⬇️ link.europa.eu/3XXPJC

Seit dem Morgen ist die Autobahn am Brenner nicht befahrbar. Grund dafür ist eine Protestaktion. Im österreichischen Gries demonstrieren Tausende Menschen gegen das Verkehrsaufkommen. faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft…

🇨🇿 @CZtoEU_Brussels had the pleasure & honour to host a farewell lunch for @Trade_EU @WeyandSabine who has been a stable pillar of 🇪🇺 trade policy for 7 years. In the name of the like-minded Member States, thank you and all the best to your future professional path!

Today, EU ambassadors endorsed the establishment of the  Ad Hoc Working Party for the drafting of Montenegro’s Accession Treaty. 🇲🇪 This has been a priority for the Cyprus Presidency and sends a powerful signal that accession is within reach for enlargement partners. We remain committed to supporting #Montenegro on its path towards EU membership. #EUEnlargement

Today, Austria joined the Enlarged Partial Agreement (EPA) of the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. #Accountability is a key trajectory of Austria’s foreign policy. There can be no lasting peace in Ukraine without accountability.

LIVE NOW 🔴 / Our panel speakers are exchanging views on enlargement in Member States, covering topics such as security, economic policy, and the EU's accession process at large. With: 🔸 HE Ambassador @VincenzoCelest4, @ItalyinEU 🔸 HE Ambassador @GSchusterschitz, @AustriaatEU 🔸 @karel_lannoo, CEPS 🔸 @VSuperti, @eu_enlargement_ 🔸 Frauke Seebass, @SWPBerlin & @dgapev 🔸 @CouteauB, @DelorsInstitute 🎙️ Moderated by @AkhvledianiTina