14 September: The president of Cyprus has confirmed that his country will begin drilling for oil in its Exclusive Economic Zone as is its right under the Law of the Sea Convention despite Turkish objections. President Christofias accused Turkey of trying

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.