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EU assesses Ukraine's progress towards accession: what to expect in 2025
To prevent them from entering Russia: Finland introduces special licenses for export of ammunition components
EU approves up to 35 billion euros in aid to Ukraine using profits from Russian assets: envisages a 45-year loan
G7 to announce $50 billion loan for Ukraine on October 25 - European Commissioner
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EU approves first disbursement of almost EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility
EU ambassadors agree to allocate EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility
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EU agrees on new package of sanctions against Belarus
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2026
EU assesses Ukraine's progress towards accession: what to expect in 2025
The European Commission has approved the annual Enlargement Package assessing Ukraine's progress towards the EU. Provided all requirements are met, negotiations on clusters could begin in 2025.
To prevent them from entering Russia: Finland introduces special licenses for export of ammunition components
Finland is introducing special licenses for the export of ammunition components to prevent them from reaching Russia. The draft law is under consideration until November 28, 2024.
EU approves up to 35 billion euros in aid to Ukraine using profits from Russian assets: envisages a 45-year loan
The EU Council approves an aid package for Ukraine that includes €35 billion in macro-financial assistance and a €45 billion loan repayment support mechanism. The funds will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.
G7 to announce $50 billion loan for Ukraine on October 25 - European Commissioner
On October 25, G7 partners will announce contributions to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The repayment will be made from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, and the EU is expected to provide €35 billion.
Zelensky signs law to improve bankruptcy procedure
The President signed a law to bring the bankruptcy procedure closer to European standards. The law introduces preventive restructuring and implements EU Directive 2019/1023 into Ukrainian law.
President of the European Commission announces a new tranche of the Ukraine Facility program to be disbursed to Ukraine by the end of the year
Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of a new tranche under the Ukraine Facility program by the end of the year. The total amount of the program is EUR 50 billion for 2024-2027, of which more than EUR 12 billion has already been allocated.
Ukraine is seriously considering the option of restoring nuclear weapons - BILD
Kyiv is seriously considering restoring its own nuclear weapons stockpile. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's security could be ensured either by NATO membership or nuclear weapons.
EU allocates €3 million for IAEA missions to Ukrainian NPPs
The European Commissioner for Energy has announced the allocation of 3 million euros for IAEA monitoring missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The funds can also be used for work at critical substations, as Russian attacks pose threats to nuclear safety.
EU is preparing a new law to regulate migration
The EU plans to change the rules for sending migrants without the right to stay. The new law should streamline the deportation process and oblige member states to cooperate in this matter.
Borrell: EU should strengthen control over the implementation of the sanctions regime to prevent Russia from receiving Western components for weapons production
Borrell called for stricter control over the export of microelectronics to third countries, from where they end up in Russia. Western components are found in Russian weapons, which requires a more effective sanctions regime.
It's official: EU Council announces sanctions against Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia
The EU imposed sanctions on 7 individuals and 7 organizations in Iran for transferring missiles and drones to Russia. The restrictions include an asset freeze and a ban on entry to the EU for those involved in the arms supply.
Shmyhal on the approval of granting 35 billion euros to Ukraine through the use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation: should be available by the end of the year
EU envoys agree to provide Ukraine with €35 billion from frozen Russian assets. According to Prime Minister Shmyhal, the funds should be available by the end of 2024.
EU Council approves 35 billion euros of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
The EU Council approves a €35 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. The funds are aimed at Ukraine's urgent needs, and the loan will be repaid from frozen Russian assets.
Von der Leyen attacks Orbán’s support for Russia in fiery speech to European Parliament
The President of the European Commission accused the Hungarian prime minister of flirting with Putin and allowing foreign interference. She also criticized his policies on migration and the EU single market.
The Council appealed to the governments and parliaments of the EU member states, the EC and the Council of the EU to synchronize sanctions
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the EU to synchronize Ukrainian sanctions with EU restrictive measures. A total of 304 deputies voted in favor of the resolution.
It's official: EU approves new sanctions mechanism against destabilizing activities of Russia
The EU Council has established new principles for restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions abroad. The mechanism will allow for the imposition of sanctions on individuals and organizations that undermine EU values and security.
Payments under the EU decision on EUR 4.2 billion under the Ukraine Facility are expected later this month - Shmyhal
The EU Council has confirmed that it has given the green light for the first disbursement of almost €4. 2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the payments are expected later this month.
EU approves first disbursement of almost EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility
The EU Council has approved the first disbursement of EUR 4. 2 billion to Ukraine under the new Ukraine Facility program. The funds are aimed at supporting macro-financial stability and the functioning of public administration in Ukraine.
EU ambassadors agree to allocate EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility
EU ambassadors approve the first disbursement to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program in the amount of EUR 4. 2 billion. The decision must be approved by the EU Council.
Turkey to help Ukraine with restoration of power system - Energy Ministry
Turkey will assist Ukraine in restoring the energy sector and developing distributed generation. The parties discussed cooperation in the supply of equipment and the involvement of Turkish specialists in the restoration of energy infrastructure.
Lithuania admits that Hungary will be deprived of the EU Council Presidency
Due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's uncoordinated visits to Moscow and Beijing during Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, some countries are considering boycotting ministerial meetings or handing over the presidency to another country.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC Board to Hungary: why
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.
Part of EU to boycott ministerial meetings during Hungary's presidency - Reuters
Several EU countries, including Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Finland, will boycott ministerial meetings organized by Hungary during its presidency of the EU Council to protest Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Orban pledges Hungary's support for Ukraine during its EU presidency
During Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised to help Ukraine in every way possible, as he said during a joint press conference with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban arrives in Kyiv - media
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on his first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on peace and bilateral relations.
Hungary becomes the President of the EU Council
Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU Council for 6 months amid serious disagreements with the EU leadership on issues such as the war in Ukraine and migration.
The EU Council has expanded sanctions against Belarus, which helped Russia circumvent restrictions
The EU imposed restrictive measures on the Belarusian economy to circumvent the sanctions imposed on Russia, including extending the ban on the export of dual-use goods and technologies and restricting the transit of dual-use goods through Belarus.
They helped to circumvent sanctions against Russia: EU Council imposes restrictive measures against a number of individuals and companies
The EU Council has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four companies for helping to circumvent sanctions against Russia, in particular against Dmitry Beloglazov and his company Titul LLC.
EU agrees on new package of sanctions against Belarus
The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions against Belarus to strengthen the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and fight circumvention of sanctions.
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2026
The European Union has extended temporary protection for more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in Russia until March 4, 2026, granting them rights of residence, access to the labor market, housing, medical care, social assistance and education for children across the EU.