HR/VP blog – Since 2022, Russia has systematically destroyed energy infrastructure in Ukraine, to keep Ukrainians without light, water and heating. As winter approaches, how can we support Ukraine to avoid a major humanitarian crisis? It was the main topic of the G7 foreign ministers meeting last week in New York.

Four years ago, Belarus’ presidential election saw electoral fraud, mass protests and a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition. Belarus moved further into isolation and dependence on Russia. It became complicit in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU continues to support Belarusian civil society and democratic forces, fighting for a free and democratic Belarus.