8 March: European Cultural sources have expressed dissapointment at Armenia's decision not to participate in the Eurovision Song Festival in Baku in May. A statement from the Armenian Public Television which is responsible for Armenia's Eurovisi

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.