In the Strait of Hormuz, the ceasefire is under heavy strain, following Iran’s strikes in the region. Tehran’s hardliner grip on the world’s most important energy shipping lane is untenable. The EU is expanding its sanctions to also include those responsible for obstructing freedom of navigation.

Of all the horrors inflicted by Russia’s war, the abduction of Ukrainian children is one of its worst. Stealing children is a calculated Russian attack on Ukraine’s future. Bringing them home is a priority. We support this with funding, aid and sanctions.

EU Foreign Ministers just gave the go-ahead to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians. They also agreed new sanctions on leading Hamas figures. It was high time we move from deadlock to delivery. Extremisms and violence carry consequences.

A busy day ahead as Foreign Ministers gather in Brussels. On today’s agenda: 🔹 The Western Balkans, strengthening our partners’ resilience. 🔹 Russia’s war against Ukraine, including new sanctions on those responsible for the deportation of Ukrainian children. (1/2)

We are helping Moldova modernise its armed forces. Today, I am in Chișinău to inspect recently delivered EU-funded equipment and discuss expanding our support to Moldova with Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi. (1/2)

It was good to meet with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte today to speak about our support to Ukraine, Iran’s latest unprovoked attacks, and European defence readiness. (1/3)

Azerbaijan is a valued and reliable energy partner for the EU, so it was good to be in Baku today for talks with President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. Strengthening connectivity between the EU and the South Caucasus is in our shared strategic interest (1/2)

Our first EU-Armenia summit is a landmark diplomatic moment, and I thank Armenia for hosting us in Yerevan. Armenia is a key pillar in our relationship with the South Caucasus. Today we forged closer ties on trade, energy, and digital. (1/2)

Europe is not just about geography, it's also about the values and principles we share. That’s why we are glad to welcome Canada at the European Political Community meeting today to discuss common issues. We will be talking about connectivity, but also resilience to the threats we are all facing.

The grim battlefield math shows Russia is losing a record number of soldiers. For the first time in years, Moscow’s Victory parade is about to take place without any heavy military equipment. This tells a lot about how the war is going for Russia.

Starting my visit to Brunei meeting His Majesty the Sultan and Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah. Brunei’s Vision 2035 and its ambition to build a digital "Smart Nation" aligns strongly with the EU’s own priorities. (1/2)

Four decades after the disaster, Chornobyl remains at risk. Russian strikes against the site’s confinement shelter are an extraordinary act of recklessness, which puts in jeopardy decades of international effort to contain the damage. (1/3)

Relieved that everyone who attended, including President Trump, are safe after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. (1/2)

There is now momentum to revisit a range of long-blocked decisions. EU leaders are also pushing to move ahead with a 21st sanctions package against Russia. It would send another clear signal to Russia that Ukraine matters more to Europe than it does to them. My press remarks ahead of today’s #EUCO

Deadlock over. The EU just cleared way for the €90-billion-loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package. Russia’s war economy is under growing strain, while Ukraine is getting a major boost. We will provide Ukraine what it needs to hold its ground, until Putin understands his war leads nowhere.

Daily U-turns, whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed, are reckless. Transit through the Strait must remain free of charge. The EU has reached the political agreement to widen our sanctions regime to also target those responsible for breaches to freedom of navigation. (1/2)

We expect some positive decisions tomorrow on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. This would show that our support for Ukraine remains strong and that Russia cannot outlast Ukraine. My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council ↓

Under international law, transit through waterways like the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and free of charge. This is what leaders made clear in their call on reopening the Strait today. (1/3)

Russia once again deliberately targeted and killed Ukrainian civilians last night. With its army stalled on the battlefield, Moscow keeps falling back on terror against the innocent. (1/4)

Three years into war, Sudan faces unprecedented death, displacement and poverty. In Berlin today, I co-chaired a conference on the country’s political future. We focused on reviving peace talks, mobilising aid, and backing civil society. (1/4)

Despite the gravity of the challenges before us, it is always a pleasure to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres.(1/2)

The breakdown of international law is evident in today’s two pre-eminent global crises — Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the war in the Middle East. (1/3)

In Abu Dhabi, I met with Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the Iran war and its regional impact, including on Lebanon and Iraq. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains fragile, but the alternative is bleak. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz swiftly must be a priority. (1/2)

Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the war, but Israel’s right to defend itself does not justify inflicting such massive destruction. Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, making it hard to argue that such heavy-handed actions fall within self-defence. (1/2)

The US-Iran ceasefire agreement is a relief, but uncertainty remains in the region. In Riyadh, I met with FM Faisal bin Farhan and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi to discuss how to move from the two-week truce to a more permanent peace. We also discussed broader regional issues (1/2)

The US–Iran agreement on a ceasefire is a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation. It creates a much-needed chance to tone down threats, stop missiles, restart shipping, and create space for diplomacy towards a lasting agreement. The Strait of Hormuz must be open for passage again. (1/3)

Thank you @YvetteCooperMP for convening a call of over 40 countries on the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway is a global public good. Iran cannot be allowed to charge countries a bounty to let ships pass. International law doesn’t recognise pay-to-pass schemes. (1/3)

I had a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today to discuss the situation in Iran and its impact on the global economy and energy security. We also discussed EU-China relations. (1/3)

I am honoured to receive the Order of Princess Olha. Ukraine has been on my mind every day since Russia started its war of aggression. Thank you again, dear Volodymyr, for this great honour. I will do what I can to support your country defend itself.

Bucha has come to symbolise the cruelty of Russia’s war. Of the civilians killed, many were shot at close range. Some with their hands tied behind their backs. Four years after these mass killings, we remember the victims. What happened here cannot be denied. (1/2)

It is good to be in Kyiv today with European Foreign Ministers. Each visit is a powerful reminder of Ukraine’s courage and resilience. (1/2)

The decision by Israeli police to bar Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday constitutes a violation of religious freedom and long-standing protections governing holy sites. (1/2)

The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are interlinked. With our G7 partners, we’ll discuss how to find an off ramp from the war in the Middle East, as the consequences are felt severly worldwide. (1/2)

The EU and Ghana have a strong, long-standing partnership. By signing a new Security and Defence Partnership we are taking it further. This is the first agreement of its kind with an African country. I am pleased to sign it today in Accra with @NJOAgyemang. (1/2)

Australia and Europe may be oceans apart, but our security is inseparable. Signing this new Security and Defence Partnership with @senatorwong.bsky.social and @RichardMarlesMP is a strategic investment in Europe’s and Australia’s joint security. (1/2)

The EU is a reliable and predictable partner for Nigeria, and we’re committing to deepening that partnership. It is an honour to meet President of Nigeria @officialABAT. Our discussions today are kicking off an ambitious new chapter in our EU-Nigeria relations.

The release of 250 political prisoners in Belarus is a welcome and tangible step forward. I thank the United States for brokering this deal. For many families, this is a moment of long-awaited relief and a chance to reunite with their loved ones. (1/2)

Iran's attacks on Qatar’s energy infrastructure are deepening the chaos. The war in the Middle East needs an exit, not an escalation. This is equally important for Ukraine, as Russia stands to gain from the Iran war. (1/2)

The EU and Iceland are close friends. Our security is shared, and so are the challenges we face. Today’s signature of an EU-Iceland Security and Defence Partnership takes our relationship to the next level. (1/2)

The EU and India are drawing closer together as today’s geopolitical uncertainty makes a clear case for deeper partnerships. It was good to meet in Brussels with India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar, just a few weeks after the landmark EU-India Summit. (1/2)

Moscow stands to gain from higher energy prices and the diversion of air-defences to the Middle East. EU Foreign Ministers were clear that Ukraine remains Europe’s top security priority. Attention for Ukraine will not be allowed to fizzle out. Extract from my press conference ↓

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz hurts the global economy and helps Russia fund its war. It is affecting our partners in the region and is dangerous for global energy supplies. (1/2)

Today’s agreement on civil registration and the Law on Foreigners marks an important step forward for the benefit of all people in Kosovo. It is essential to ensure continuity in delivery of public services. (1/2)

The EU continues to hold Iran accountable. Today, EU Member States ambassadors approved new sanctions targeting 19 regime officials and entities responsible for serious human rights violations. (1/2)

Today, the first fully EU-funded flights have brought back European citizens stranded in the Middle East. So far our EU Civil Protection Mechanism with the help of our Delegations on the ground have coordinated over 40 national flights, helping more than 4,100 EU citizens return home (1/2)

Hezbollah’s decision to attack Israel in support of Iran endangers the entire region. Israel has the right to self-defence in line with international law. At the same time, Israel’s heavy-handed response is causing mass displacement and is further destabilising a fragile situation.

We see a new world order characterized by competition and coercive power politics, featuring military powers, who aim to establish spheres of influence. How we respond to this moment will define us. Extract of my speech at our EU Ambassadors Conference ↓

If a government attacks its own people, silences journalists, and curtails freedom, there are consequences. (1/2)

The EU and Switzerland are trusted partners. It was a pleasure to be in Zurich to sign with @ignaziocassis new agreements deepening the EU’s foreign and security policy ties with Switzerland. (1/2)

We stand before an opportunity. Europe can step onto the global stage united and strong, or resign ourselves to the sidelines. Paraphrasing Winston Churchill in June 1940, this may not be Europe’s finest hour, but it is Europe’s hour of decision. My remarks at the Churchill Lecture in Zurich ↓