Council of the European Union

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.