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Putin’s brought “war back to Europe” – Von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission is warning Russia will be held accountable for what she called "its outrageous violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty”.

Ursula von der Leyen says what’s at stake is the stability of Europe and the whole international peace order.

She was speaking at a joint press conference held a short time ago with the Secretary General of NATO and the president of the EU Council.

Out words: industrial bases

Dur: 00:35

Sanctions “will hurt Russia” – EU Josep Borrell

The package of sanctions that EU countries have just agreed should be imposed on Russia will hurt the country a lot.

That was the warning from the EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. This afternoon he announced there had been unanimous agreement from all of the EU’s twenty seven member states on the package of sanctions.   

During a press conference Mr Borrell outlined details of those sanctions.

Out words: the US

Dur: 02:35

Unanimous agreement from EU-27 on sanctions against Russia – EU Borrell

The EU has agreed to impose a package of sanctions against Russia following its decision to send troops to disputed territories in Ukraine.

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs announced at a press conference this afternoon that there had been unanimous agreement from all of the EU’s twenty seven countries on the package of sanctions.   

Josep Borrell said this was a “particularly dangerous moment for Europe”.

Out words: these hours

Dur: 00: 23

Russian invasion “grotesque breach of international law” – Minister Byrne

The EU is expected to announce a package of sanctions against Russia later today in response to its latest move on Ukraine.

EU ambassadors have been meeting in Brussels and EU foreign ministers will discuss what sanctions should be imposed on Russia during an informal meeting on the crisis in Ukraine.

Europe Minister Thomas Byrne who’s in Brussels had this to say about the crisis.

Out words: as well

Dur: 00:21

Russia endangering peace & security in Europe – EU Michel LONG

The President of the European Council has called on Russia to take “concrete & tangible steps” to de-escalate its military build-up around Ukraine.

Charles Michel made the plea during a debate on EU-Russian relations in the European Parliament this morning. He told MEPs, countless diplomatic efforts have been made with Russia to reduce the tensions.

Out words: amassing troops

Dur: 02:45  

EU urges Russia to take “concrete & tangible steps” to de-escalation - Michel

The President of the European Council has said that Russia’s “extraordinary deployment of military forces” around Ukraine can only be seen as aggressive and threatening behaviour.

Speaking this morning in the European Parliament, Charles Michel said Russia’s military escalation not only endangers the stability and integrity of Ukraine but also threatens peace and security in Europe.

He called on Russia to de-escalate its military build-up in the region.

Out words: amassing troops

Dur: 00:25

“We stand firm with Ukraine” – Von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission says she truly hopes the Kremlin will decide not to unleash further violence in Europe.

In a speech to the European Parliament this morning, Ursula von der Leyen said Russia sent conflicting signals yesterday. On the one hand Russian authorities announced troop pullbacks from the Ukrainian border. But on the other hand she said, the Russian Parliament voted for the formal recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian republics as independent states.

However, President von der Leyen told MEPs, diplomacy had not yet spoken its last words.

Out words: own future

Dur: 00:41

Largest build-up of troops on EU soil since ‘darkest days of Cold war’ – Von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission says we face the largest build-up of troops on European soil since the darkest days of the Cold War.

Ursula von der Leyen made the comments during an address to the European Parliament this morning on Russia’s military threat against Ukraine.

The EU boss told MEPs the people of Ukraine are bravely trying to get on with their lives. Many of them keep emergency bags by their front doors she said in case they have to rush away from home. 

Out words: threatens war

Dur: 00:33

Estimated 100m cancer cases may have been undiagnosed due to Covid – EU Commissioner

The Covid pandemic has “impacted significantly” on cancer care in the EU. It’s led to delays in screening and early diagnosis and the postponement of treatments and surgeries.

That’s according to the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

Stella Kyriakides made the comments this morning during a debate in the European Parliament on a range of proposals to tackle cancer.

Out words: the future

Dur: 00:23

EU to significantly boost microchip production LONG CLIP

Plans to significantly boost the EU’s production of semiconductors were unveiled today.

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced details of a new EU Chips Act. It aims to increase Europe’s production of microchips to twenty percent (20%) of the global market share by 2030.

Microchips are used in a wide range of products from smartphones, cars and washing machines to healthcare, energy, and industrial systems.  But the EU is highly dependent on other countries such as Taiwan for their production.

In the following clip, President von der Leyen gives details of the new European Chips Act.

Out words: about reliability

Dur: 05:38