Remarks by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following the extraordinary meeting of EU Heads of State or overnment on Ukraine, Brussels, 6 March 2014.

The solution to the crisis in Ukraine must be based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as the strict adherence to international standards.

The EU calls on all sides to continue engaging in a meaningful and inclusive dialogue leading to a lasting solution; to protect the unity and territorial integrity of the country and to strive to ensure a stable, prosperous and democratic future for all Ukraine’s citizens.

The European Commission is proposing a package designed to bring overall support of at least €11 billion over the next couple of years from the EU budget and EU-based international financial institutions.

Today’s decision targets 18 persons identified as responsible for such misappropriation whose assets within the European Union will be frozen.

FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 3 March 2014.

President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy calls an extraordinary meeting of EU Heads of State or Government on Ukraine – Brussels, Thursday 6 March 2014.

Information concerning police and other bodies investigations which may jeopardize personal privacy and presumption of innocence, must not leak into the public, said Ambassador Michael Davenport.

By now, Serbia is already a part of our associated community – Ambassador Davenport pointed out and called on everybody – companies, state institutions, civil society sector to work together in creating strong and responsible economy.

In briefing the meeting Catherine Ashton made it clear that the immediate priority must be to support the stability of Ukraine, both economically and politically.