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In a proposal sent to the Council today, the Commission proposes to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova with a view to concluding road freight transport agreements between the EU and both countries.

Today, Commissioner Helena Dalli held a meeting with 22 civil society organisations active in the area of equality to listen to their concerns in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.

On Sunday, the people of Serbia exercised their democratic right to vote. The European Union welcomes the participation of all political forces in these elections, following the engagement in the inter-party dialogue, facilitated by the European Parliament.

Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, announced an additional €53 million to help the Republic of Moldova cope with the multiple repercussions of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine.

We all saw the gruesome pictures from Bucha and other areas from which Russian troops have recently left. Yesterday, I conveyed to President Zelenskyy my condolences and assured him of the European Commission's full support in these terrible times.

This afternoon I spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the dreadful murders that have been uncovered in Bucha and other areas from which Russian troops have recently left.

The Commission welcomes today's adoption by the Council of its proposals for Cohesion's Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) and for the 2014-2020 Home Affairs funds, following the European Parliament's approval.

The Commission adopted today its proposal for a Council Recommendation on the conversion of hryvnia banknotes into the currency of host Member States by persons fleeing the war in Ukraine.

To further support Member States welcoming and accommodating refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine, the Commission has proposed a simplified financing procedure under 2014-2020 cohesion policy to tackle the additional costs involved.

The Commission is starting today negotiations with Ukraine to offer the country the possibility to join the LIFE programme for climate and environment.

In addition to the 24 official EU languages in which the Commission answers citizens enquiries on EU-related matters, the Commission has launched a dedicated Ukrainian and Russian language service for questions related to 'EU solidarity with Ukraine'.

The COVID-19 crisis and Russia's military aggression against Ukraine show the threats and challenges that disinformation poses to our societies. The Code's current and prospective signatories are heavily involved in taking urgent action to limit disinformation related to the war in Ukraine.

Tomorrow, on 1 April, Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, will be in Helsinki, Finland, as part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to provide support to Ukrainian refugees in the area of health, the management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

In recognition of Poland's essential role in supporting refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine, the Stand Up For Ukraine pledging event, convened by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will take place in Warsaw on 9 April.

In its conclusions of 24-25 March, the European Council called on Member States to intensify their efforts in a continued spirit of unity and solidarity, and it invited the Commission to take the necessary initiatives to facilitate such efforts.

As part of the ‘Stand Up For Ukraine' campaign, the European Commission has created a new system to channel in-kind donations from the private sector to Ukraine, Moldova and neighbouring EU Member States, to help cater for the needs of internally displaced and refugees.

In a recommendation issued today, the Commission is urging Member States to immediately repeal any existing investor citizenship schemes and to ensure strong checks are in place to address the risks posed by investor residence schemes.

Margaritis Schinas, vice-président chargé de la promotion de notre mode de vie européen, et Ylva Johansson, commissaire aux affaires intérieures, assisteront à une réunion extraordinaire des ministres de l'intérieur lundi après-midi à Bruxelles.

On Monday 28 March, Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, will be in Berlin, Germany, primarily as part of the Commission's commitment to support Ukrainian refugees in the area of health, as well as to discuss the management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.