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1. Remarks by President António Costa at the joint doorstep with UN Secretary-General António Guterres

   On 19 March 2026, in the margins of the European Council meeting, European Council President António Costa and UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the press.

2. European Council, 19 March 2026, Ukraine

   The European Council discussed the latest developments as regards Ukraine.

3. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/490 of 26 February 2026 amending Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.

4. Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine

   Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/438 of 23 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal recognition, occupation or annexation by the Russian Federation of certain non-government controlled areas of Ukraine.

5. Remarks by President António Costa at the doorstep ahead of the European Council meeting of 19-20 March 2026

   Before the start of the European Council meeting of 19-20 March 2026, European Council President António Costa addressed the press in Brussels.