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January 20, 07:20 AM • 50499 viewsJanuary 20, 02:39 PM • 21349 viewsPeople's Deputy Fedir Venislavsky stated that the funds allocated for Ukraine's defense are significantly less than the real needs of the security sector. The parliament prioritizes supporting the defense sector, seeking sources of revenue for the budget.
Negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession to the EU could start after the parliamentary elections in Hungary in April 2026. Hungary is blocking the opening of the first negotiation cluster, despite Ukraine fulfilling all preconditions.
On September 28, Moldovan citizens will vote in parliamentary elections that will decide whether the country maintains its course towards the EU or leans towards Russia. Large-scale disinformation campaigns supported by the Kremlin are creating a tense situation, and President Maia Sandu is urging citizens not to succumb to manipulation.
Lithuania has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 4, 2027. The Lithuanian government made this decision on September 24, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The EU Council has adopted recommendations for Ukrainians, which provide for a gradual exit from temporary protection and a transition to other residence permits. The document also includes support for return and reintegration in Ukraine.
The EU Council has adopted a recommendation on the transition of Ukrainians from temporary protection to other residence statuses, as well as on their sustainable return and reintegration into Ukraine. This recommendation prepares the EU for a coordinated approach when conditions in Ukraine allow for the lifting of temporary protection.
The EU Council has extended sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for threatening Ukraine's territorial integrity until March 15, 2026. The restrictions include a travel ban and asset freezes for over 2,500 targeted individuals and entities.
The European Union strongly condemns the deliberate violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones on September 10. The EU will strengthen sanctions against Russia and provide support to Poland.
European Commissioner Marta Kos declared the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the EU, emphasizing that membership is a guarantee of security for Ukraine and Europe. She called on the EU Council to decide on opening the first cluster of negotiations.
On August 8, Ukraine and the European Commission began screening Ukrainian legislation under the last negotiating chapter in the agriculture cluster. Meetings will continue until September 10 in a hybrid format.
Poland is working to regulate the legal status of Ukrainian citizens after President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the aid law. The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Poland discussed this issue with the Ambassador of Ukraine.
MEP Rihards Kols stated that the prime ministers of Hungary and Slovakia, Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico, are destroying Europe from within. He expressed disappointment with Europe's stance and hope for changes in Hungary after the upcoming elections.
EU country ambassadors will hold an extraordinary meeting on August 16 after the summit of the US and Russian presidents in Alaska. The Coreper 2 meeting will begin at 09:30 local time.
Newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held his first conversation with Swedish Minister Jessika Roswall. They discussed preparations for opening the negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process" and reforms.
The German government has announced further talks between countries supporting Ukraine before the meeting between Trump and Putin on August 15. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of a unified European position.
As Prime Minister Svyrydenko reported, the EU Council approved the provision of 3. 056 billion euros to Ukraine within the framework of the Ukraine Facility. This is a strong signal of trust in Ukraine's reform course.
The Government of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Ukraine Plan for the Ukraine Facility. The new version must be approved by the EU Council by the end of September, which will allow reporting for the third quarter of 2025 according to the new schedule.
The EU Council has approved the gradual launch of a new digital border management system (EES) over six months. The system will record the entries and exits of non-EU citizens, increasing control efficiency and reducing fraud.
The EU Council approved Ukraine's accession to the European Union roaming zone from January 1, 2026. Ukrainians will use their operator's tariffs in the 27 EU countries, and European subscribers will have the same conditions in Ukraine.
The European Parliament has finally approved the gradual deployment of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the EU's external borders. The system will register biometric data of third-country nationals to enhance security and speed up border control.
Negotiations on the €1. 5 billion EU Defense Industry Program (EDIP) depend on funding for non-European companies. The European Parliament opposes exceptions for arms manufacturers outside the EU, aiming to build up the European defense sector.
Ukraine has clear information about painful sanctions for Russia and is preparing new sanction decisions. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of cooperation with Denmark during its presidency of the EU Council.
Denmark will become the first European state to legally enshrine citizens' copyrights to their biometric data. This step is aimed at combating deepfakes and will allow demanding the blocking of content without consent.
The Swiss People's Party proposes to revoke the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees, arguing for the stability of some territories in Ukraine. More than 69,000 Ukrainians are in Switzerland with status S, two-thirds of whom depend on assistance.
Russian tanker "Khatanga" left the port of Gdynia after eight years, where it "caused damage and threatened navigational safety. " The vessel, already considered scrap, will be sent to Denmark for disposal.
For the first time since 2011, Syria has made an international bank transfer via SWIFT, opening the door for similar operations. This marks a significant step towards the country's reintegration into the global financial system amid the lifting of EU sanctions.
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have agreed on a reform of the visa-free suspension mechanism. Israel and Serbia are the first at risk due to accusations of human rights violations.
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have recognized the Ukrainian seed certification system for beet, sunflower, rapeseed, and soy as equivalent to EU standards. This paves the way for the full export of seeds to the EU.
The EU Council has approved new duties on imports from Russia and Belarus to reduce dependence on their agricultural products. Fertilizers and 15% of agricultural exports will be subject to restrictions.
The restoration of the pre-war trade regime with the EU will lead to losses of Ukrainian exports of $800 million. However, these losses are not critical and can be compensated.
