27 March: There will be a run-off in the presidential elections in the self declared republic of South Ossetia after none of the four candidates was able to secure more than 50% of the vote. The election has been condemned by the US, the EU and the Govern

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.