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Umerov: "Air defense systems can be a decisive factor in protecting Ukraine's skies"

Ukraine's Defense Minister Andriy Umerov said that air defense systems are crucial to protecting Ukrainian skies from massive Russian attacks, including the unprecedented use of 1. 5-ton guided bombs. Air defense will also allow Ukrainian troops to repel Russian aggression and force them to retreat.

War • April 22, 02:21 PM • 21440 views

EU ministers discuss €500 million in military aid to Ukraine: blockade still in place

EU ministers discussed but failed to approve a €500 million tranche of military aid to Ukraine due to the ongoing blockade, despite changing circumstances.

Politics • April 22, 12:28 PM • 24597 views

"It's not a matter of months - it's a matter of days and weeks": President of the European Council outlines deadlines after EU leaders' decision to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and accelerate military aid

The European Council strongly condemned Russia's air and missile attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, emphasized the urgent need to ensure Ukraine's air defense, and called for the accelerated and intensified provision of all necessary military assistance, including artillery ammunition and missiles.

War • April 18, 12:28 PM • 26215 views

Borrell on the Allies' response to the strikes on Ukraine and Israel: one cannot give the same answer because the circumstances are not the same

EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

War • April 17, 05:52 AM • 25036 views

The European Commission approved the Plan of Ukraine, which paves the way for payments from the EUR 50 billion fund

The European Commission has approved the Ukraine Plan for 2024-2027, paving the way for regular and predictable EU support to help Ukraine meet its urgent budgetary needs, carry out recovery and reconstruction, and ensure macro-financial stability.

Economy • April 15, 06:50 PM • 38352 views

The EU plans €1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in April, another €1.9 billion may come in May

The European Commission plans to disburse €1. 5 billion to Ukraine in April and is expected to disburse another €1.9 billion in May, subject to certain conditions, as part of a €50 billion program for Ukraine.

Economy • April 13, 10:48 AM • 30980 views

EU approves criminal penalties for violation or circumvention of sanctions

The European Union has approved criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for helping to circumvent EU sanctions, such as travel bans, trade in sanctioned goods, or prohibited financial activities.

War • April 12, 01:49 PM • 20897 views

Belgian Prime Minister answers whether the EU will be able to speed up the delivery of air defense systems and F-16 aircraft to Ukraine

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo said that Belgium supports the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16s and hopes that the first delivery will take place in May, but Belgium still needs the F-16s themselves until they are replaced by F-35s.

War • April 12, 11:20 AM • 19607 views

European Parliament approves reform of the EU electricity market

The European Parliament approved the reform of the EU electricity market aimed at reducing the dependence of electricity prices on fossil fuel prices, accelerating the introduction of renewable energy sources and protecting consumers from price spikes.

News of the World • April 11, 02:17 PM • 30058 views

MEP refuses refuses discharge of the EU Council budget until decision on Patriot for Ukraine is made - MEP

The European Parliament refuses to "release" the budget of the EU Council until a decision is made to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missile defense systems.

War • April 11, 11:59 AM • 24540 views

The EU officially announced the approval of the continuation of trade liberalization with Ukraine with restrictions: what is expected

The EU has agreed to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU until June 5, 2025, while strengthening safeguards for sensitive agricultural products such as poultry, eggs, sugar, oats, corn, cereals, and honey.

Economy • April 9, 06:05 AM • 79899 views

Governments of Ukraine and Poland are working on five specific steps to unblock the border - Shmyhal

Ukraine and Poland agree on five steps to unblock the border, including restrictions on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products, an EU review of agricultural policy and transport, a ban on exports of Russian and Belarusian agricultural products to the EU, the creation of an anti-crisis headquarters, and permission to transit fuel across the border.

Economy • March 28, 01:48 PM • 27697 views

EU plan to diversify supply of critical raw materials not aimed at China - Euractiv

The EU law on critical raw materials is aimed at diversifying sources of supply of critical raw materials, not at confronting China, according to a European official.

Economy • March 28, 12:37 PM • 24788 views

Ukraine may lose millions due to new EU restrictions on agricultural imports - media

Ukraine will lose millions in potential profits due to new EU restrictions on duty-free imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, which take into account the reduced imports from the second half of 2021.

Economy • March 27, 12:10 PM • 25405 views

Today EU ambassadors will try for the third time to approve the continuation of trade liberalization with Ukraine

EU ambassadors will again try to approve the extension of the duty-free trade agreement with Ukraine with a compromise proposal to increase restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products to balance support for Ukraine and protection of EU farmers.

Economy • March 27, 09:00 AM • 103316 views

Another Russian fake: some Ukrainians are being deported from Europe due to mass protests

Russian propaganda channels are spreading fake information about the alleged deportation of more than 813,000 Ukrainians from the EU due to mass protests, but this claim is not true, and the screenshot used to confirm it is fabricated.

War • March 27, 08:14 AM • 29768 views

Solsky debunks negative myths about the Ukrainian agricultural sector during the EU Council

During a meeting of the EU Council on Agriculture, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solsky debunked negative myths that the Ukrainian agricultural sector has no economic basis, emphasizing Ukraine's ability to withstand and win the war with Russia.

Economy • March 26, 08:06 PM • 31898 views

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The European Business Association has noted the aggravation of the situation with the blocking of tax invoices since the end of February

The European Business Association notes that the situation with the blocking of tax invoices by the State Tax Service has worsened since the end of February. The EBA suggests that instead of freezing business activities, the State Tax Service should conduct tax audits in case of questions about the activities of companies.

Economy • March 26, 09:54 AM • 140585 views

Further discussion of the extension of trade liberalization for Ukraine in the EU expected on Wednesday - media

The Belgian presidency of the EU Council is working to find a compromise framework for renewing autonomous trade measures for Ukraine, with Italy proposing to extend the protection provisions until 2021 but exclude wheat, reducing the benefits for Ukraine from the original €2 billion to €1. 54 billion.

Economy • March 25, 01:53 PM • 30681 views

The European Commission has agreed to increase tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. Now the proposal must be approved by the EU Council

The European Commission proposes to raise tariffs on imports of grains, oilseeds and processed products from Russia and Belarus to the EU to prevent market destabilization, combat exports of misappropriated Ukrainian grain and deprive Russia of revenues it uses to finance its war against Ukraine.

Economy • March 22, 11:06 AM • 26761 views

EU envoys fail to approve deal to extend trade liberalization for Ukraine, ask for more time - Politico

EU ambassadors failed to approve the extension of trade liberalization measures for Ukraine on the eve of the summit of the bloc's leaders, due to concerns of some countries about the impact on their agricultural markets, and will discuss the issue at their next meeting next week.

Economy • March 20, 01:38 PM • 27466 views

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham discusses Ukraine's European integration with MPs

During her visit to Ukraine, U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with Ukrainian parliamentarians to discuss Ukraine's efforts toward European integration.

Politics • March 18, 01:47 PM • 22276 views

EU approves additional 5 billion euros for military support to Ukraine - MFA

The EU Council has decided to allocate an additional 5 billion euros for military support to Ukraine under the European Peace Fund, the Foreign Ministry reports.

War • March 18, 01:11 PM • 24140 views

EU ministers are considering the creation of a €5 billion Ukrainian Assistance Fund and the use of proceeds from frozen Russian assets - Borrell

The EU is considering approving a €5 billion fund to help Ukraine and using the excess profits from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said.

War • March 18, 12:59 PM • 25412 views

Ukraine expects EU accession talks to start in the first half of this year - Shmyhal

Ukraine expects to start accession negotiations with the EU in the first half of 2024 after the European Council approves the negotiation framework.

Politics • March 18, 09:18 AM • 22900 views

EU confirms that Ukraine will receive 4.5 billion euros next week

Next week, Ukraine will receive €4. 5 billion from the EU as part of a €50 billion aid package for 2024-2027.

Economy • March 16, 02:25 AM • 108000 views

Ukraine expects over USD 10 billion of support in March-April - NBU

According to the governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Ukraine expects to receive more than $10 billion in international aid from its partners in March-April.

Economy • March 14, 02:27 PM • 27004 views

The European Parliament adopts a resolution proposing to consider Armenia's membership in the EU

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution proposing to consider Armenia's membership in the European Union if it continues to implement sustainable reforms aimed at strengthening democracy.

Politics • March 13, 07:10 PM • 41490 views

EU lifts sanctions against founder of yandex, one of the ex-owners of MTS and pro-putin biker from Slovakia

The European Union has removed from the sanctions list arkady volozh, the founder of yandex, sergey mndoyants, one of the representatives of the company that owns MTS, and josef gambalek, the head of the European branch of the pro-putin biker club.

Politics • March 13, 10:15 AM • 31812 views

EU extends individual sanctions against Russia for another six months

The EU has extended individual sanctions against Russians responsible for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity for another six months until September 15, 2024, while maintaining restrictions on more than 2,100 individuals and entities supporting Russia's military aggression in Ukraine.

War • March 12, 04:28 PM • 44512 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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