Schedule announcement: COMMONSPACE.EU will run a special three part series "Special and Strategic relations" on 26, 28 and 31 October. The first feature "Armenia in the bosom of Mother Russia" will be available tomorrow afternoon.

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.