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Ukraine may receive first €1.5 billion of EU aid in March - Ukraine's representative to the EU

By the end of February, the EU may vote to allocate 50 billion euros to Ukraine, allowing the country to receive the first tranche of aid of 1. 5 billion euros in March.

Economy • February 2, 10:24 AM • 25680 views

Precondition, revision and immobilised Russian assets: the EU's official decision on EUR 50 billion for Ukraine

The €50 billion aid program for Ukraine approved by EU leaders includes €33 billion in loans and €17 billion in grants, and sets out the prerequisites for receiving the funds and possible revisions to the program.

Economy • February 1, 02:40 PM • 29092 views

EU has made progress in supporting Ukraine through EPF and will make every effort to speed up delivery of ammunition by the end of the year - Michel

The EU will make every effort to speed up the delivery of ammunition to Ukraine by the end of the year, European Council President Charles Michel said.

War • February 1, 01:49 PM • 30461 views

Prime Minister of Belgium's EU Council Presidency is confident that 27 EU countries will be able to reach an agreement on assistance to Ukraine

The Belgian prime minister expressed confidence that EU leaders will be able to reach an agreement on financial assistance to Ukraine at their summit.

Economy • February 1, 09:57 AM • 27798 views

EC's proposal to extend duty-free trade for Ukraine will help to remove import bans imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary - Shmyhal

The European Commission's proposal to extend the 'economic visa-free regime' for Ukraine will help lift the bans on agricultural imports imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Economy • January 31, 12:01 PM • 26986 views

EU ambassadors agree to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed to use the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine. This was reported by Belgium, which holds the presidency of the EU Council.

War • January 29, 08:59 PM • 100269 views

EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months

The European Council has extended economic sanctions against Russia for another 6 months until July 31, 2024 in response to Russia's actions to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. The sanctions, first introduced in 2014, have been significantly expanded since February 2022 and include restrictions on trade, finance, technology, industry, transportation and luxury goods.

Politics • January 29, 02:02 PM • 23876 views

EU denies plans to force Hungary to approve aid to Ukraine - media

The EU denies reports that it plans to impose financial sanctions on Hungary to force it to agree to fund aid to Ukraine.

Politics • January 29, 01:55 PM • 26540 views