Czech EU Presidency to focus on consequences of Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Czech EU Presidency to focus on consequences of Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Czech EU Presidency to focus on consequences of Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of EU headquartersvarious of street view in Ukraine STORYLINE: Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told the European Parliament's plenary session on Wednesday that managing the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict will top the list of priorities of the Czech Republic, which took over the rotating six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) on July 1. Under the slogan "Europe as a task," the Czech Presidency's five priorities are managing the refugee crisis and Ukraine's post-war recovery; energy security; strengthening Europe's defense capabilities and cyberspace security; the strategic resilience of the European economy; and the resilience of democratic institutions. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that the country's grain harvest is projected to reach 6

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