EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting held in Luxembourg on June 15, 2026

On June 15, 2026, the EU Foreign Affairs Council convened in Luxembourg, with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in attendance. The agenda addressed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, EU-China relations, and an Ebola outbreak. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha participated via videoconference to discuss the initiation of accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant milestone. The Council adopted a supplementary sanctions package against Russia, with Minister Kombos calling for intensified measures against sanctions circumvention and the shadow fleet. Regarding the Middle East, ministers discussed the recent US-Iran agreement, emphasizing the necessity of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and adherence to international maritime law. Additional discussions involved an informal exchange with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. The sessions concluded with an EU-Egypt Association Council meeting. Minister Kombos also conducted various bilateral meetings throughout the day.