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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.

Economy • October 11, 02:39 PM • 42506 views

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.

Economy • October 9, 10:05 PM • 79141 views

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.

War • October 9, 12:34 PM • 14010 views

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.

Politics • October 9, 08:38 AM • 11405 views

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.

News of the World • October 8, 10:57 AM • 10698 views

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.

Economy • August 6, 12:40 PM • 17889 views

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.

Economy • August 6, 11:04 AM • 29188 views

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.

Economy • July 24, 10:09 AM • 96807 views

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.

Economy • July 23, 08:14 AM • 36832 views

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.

News of the World • July 17, 11:00 AM • 14920 views

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.

Politics • July 15, 07:09 PM • 101729 views

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.

News of the World • July 11, 06:58 PM • 22525 views

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.

Politics • July 2, 12:45 PM • 19127 views

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.

War • July 2, 06:42 AM • 79367 views

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.

Politics • June 30, 10:50 PM • 30353 views

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.

News of the World • June 29, 10:50 AM • 24621 views

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.

Economy • June 28, 05:04 PM • 72011 views

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.

War • June 26, 11:42 AM • 105427 views

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.

War • June 25, 09:59 AM • 29925 views

Orban on Ukraine's EU accession talks: we are not blocking the process

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, but said that Budapest is not blocking the process and supports the start of negotiations.

Politics • June 25, 07:00 AM • 29780 views

Tomorrow, the EU Council should approve the text of the security agreement between Ukraine and the European Union-mass media

According to media reports, the EU Council intends to approve the text of the security agreement between Ukraine and the EU on June 25 in Luxembourg.

War • June 24, 03:45 PM • 34411 views

EU approves 14th package of sanctions against Russia

The EU is applying the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in connection with Russia's war against Ukraine, imposing even more restrictions on sectors of the Russian economy such as Energy, Finance and trade, and making it even more difficult to circumvent EU sanctions.

War • June 24, 07:25 AM • 50420 views

We have a significant achievement in our movement to the European Union today: Zelensky on approval of the negotiation framework for EU membership

The Council of the European Union has approved the framework for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, setting the stage for accession negotiations that will begin next week, which is a significant achievement on Ukraine's path to EU membership.

Politics • June 21, 05:30 PM • 30486 views

Ukraine may receive 16 billion euros of financial support from the EU this year - Ministry of Finance

International partners have assured Ukraine of further financial support for the implementation of the 2024 budget, while the EU is expected to provide the largest assistance in the amount of 16 billion euros, provided that Ukraine fulfills its obligations under the financing plan for Ukraine.

Economy • June 21, 03:07 PM • 30388 views

Ukraine will work on joining the EU on the basis of a new model - Office of the president

Ukraine will work on joining the EU using a new model of cluster approach to accession negotiations, in which several sections will be opened simultaneously, rather than sequentially.

Politics • June 21, 02:40 PM • 29590 views

Sandu signed a decree on the start of negotiations on Moldova's accession to the EU

The president of Moldova signed a decree on the start of negotiations on the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union.

News of the World • June 21, 12:21 PM • 16902 views

Shmygal called the next step after the start of negotiations on joining the EU on June 25

On June 25, the EU-Ukraine Intergovernmental Conference officially launched negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, followed by detailed technical negotiations on various chapters of the future agreement.

Politics • June 21, 12:00 PM • 30399 views

"Ukraine returns to Europe": Zelensky welcomed the EU's decision on the negotiation framework, expects the start of negotiations on June 25

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the approval by the EU countries of the negotiation framework on Ukraine's accession, noting that an intergovernmental conference is expected on June 25, which will actually begin the negotiation process.

Politics • June 21, 11:42 AM • 27889 views

The EU Council has agreed on the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova: it is planned to start before the Hungarian Presidency

The EU Council approved the common positions and negotiating framework for accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, setting the stage for the start of negotiations on June 25 in Luxembourg.

Politics • June 21, 10:48 AM • 160966 views

Sanctions lists. Why Ukraine is in no hurry to supplement the list of individuals and legal entities

Companies controlled by Odessa businessmen Serhiy Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, part of the GNT Group agroholding, have been implicated in criminal cases of "gray" exports, international scandals with U. S. lenders and violation of the ban on cooperation with sanctioned companies.

Economy • June 18, 02:10 PM • 180788 views

russia, preliminarily, struck Kyiv with a North Korean ballistic missile, intelligence services are checking the details - Zelensky

The Ministry of Economy responded to whether changes are planned regarding the rules for booking employees

"Volodymyr, STOP!" Trump stated that he is not satisfied with Russian strikes on Kyiv

European diplomats react to massive Russian attack on Kyiv on April 24

Ukrainian delegation met with Kellogg: what they talked about

A meeting of officials from the coalition of the willing regarding the war in Ukraine took place in London. The Presidential Office revealed the details

The Defeat of the 51st GRAU Arsenal: Which Other Weapons Depots Have Been Attacked in Russia

Burial at the military memorial cemetery: when will the schedule be and at what stage is the construction

NABUgate: Lawyers demand that NABU change the group of detectives - "from PR people to professionals"

Earthquake in Istanbul: Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that Ukrainians have not contacted the consulate

The first minutes after the Russian strike on Kyiv: Biloshitskyi showed the video

Ben Affleck revealed why his children criticize his films, saying: "it's terrible!"

As a result of enemy shelling, the Kramatorsk railway station was damaged - Ukrzaliznytsia

Meghan Markle has revealed a new similarity between her children and Kate's children after being accused of copying George and Charlotte's wardrobe

Strike on Kostyantynivka: 12-year-old girl died fleeing to shelter

“Trakhtibidokh”, forensics and analytics since 2018: a master class in reforming the pharmaceutical market from the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine

The Defeat of the 51st GRAU Arsenal: Which Other Weapons Depots Have Been Attacked in Russia

There is only one way out - Zyma "to the exit," or why the chief lawyer of the NBU should leave his post

NABUgate: Lawyers demand that NABU change the group of detectives - "from PR people to professionals"Exclusive

Seize the land - destroy science: why NAAS lands cannot be transferred to the State Property Fund

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