Brussels, 29 January 2026Russian aggression against UkraineThe Foreign Affairs Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative and President of the Foreign Affairs CouncilConcerning Syria, EU Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the latest developments in the country, including the recent eruption of violence in the North-East. Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative and President of the Foreign Affairs CouncilOn governance, EU Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the possible EU role in the “Board of Peace”, following up on the informal meeting of the members of the European Council of 22 January 2026. Following up on discussions at the December Foreign Affairs Council, EU ministers discussed how the EU can support peace efforts based on the Washington Accords and the Doha Declaration, as well as the African Union mediation efforts. EU Foreign Ministers also focused on how to address the further deterioration of the humanitarian situation and how the EU can intensify diplomatic engagement on the ground and support regional stabilisation efforts.