The quadrilateral meeting was dedicated to the development of ports in the Danube region and the transit of Ukrainian products. The parties agreed to increase the capacity of ports and infrastructure.
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
China imposed export controls on 14 European companies, including Rheinmetall, in response to the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia. The EU is assessing Beijing's measures, and the economic consequences may be limited.
Spain has activated the third level of response due to three forest fires on the outskirts of Madrid. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, 23 roads have been closed, and 6,000 hectares have burned.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company was found guilty of promoting its own services in search results and restricting developers on Google Play.
EU will allow Dynagas to continue transporting Russian LNG to third countries for 12 months. A compromise was reached after resistance from Athens, which defended the interests of the Greek shipowner.
The UN has presented the Response Plan for the autumn-winter period 2026-2027, which provides $358 million for 2. 1 million Ukrainians. The aid will include heating, housing repairs, medical and food support.
Ukraine has committed to the IMF to gradually increase tariffs for gas, heating, and hot water. At the same time, it plans to provide targeted support to vulnerable households.
IMF published an updated memorandum with new deadlines for tax reforms in Ukraine. The abolition of VAT for the simplified system has been postponed until 2028.
The French Parliament has passed a law banning social media for children under 15 from the start of the school year. The law also prohibits mobile phones in upper secondary school classes, except for educational resources.
French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.
New Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi held his first conversation with the head of the European Commission, discussing reforms and European integration. He also raised the issues of sanctions, air defense, and financial aid.
The head of the European Commission held a conversation with the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, discussing reforms for EU accession and defense equipment. Also discussed were preparations for winter and energy infrastructure.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Serhiy Koretsky on his confirmation as Prime Minister of Ukraine. She expressed confidence in continued cooperation and support for reforms.
EU countries failed for the third consecutive day to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia, temporarily freezing the oil price cap at $44. 10 per barrel until July 23. Austria and Greece blocked the process due to demands for compensation and restrictions on gas trade.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the European Commission signed a Letter of Intent on defense-industrial partnership. The EU allocated an additional 1 billion euros for drones within the framework of a 90 billion euro loan.
The President emphasized that "unity is a great strength" and there should be "a single view of the Ministry of Defense and the army".
The European Union allocates €1 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of drones. This is another tranche under the €90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new EU-Ukraine partnership in the defense industry. The parties signed an agreement on drones, which will combine Ukrainian expertise and European industrial scale.
The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv for her 11th visit. She will announce new initiatives for the integration of the defense industry.
On Wednesday, July 15, temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced in the central part of Kyiv due to security measures. The restrictions will be in effect on several streets in the Pechersk, Podil, Solomyanka and Shevchenko districts.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on July 15. This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill at a briefing in Brussels.
Ukraine officially opened negotiations on cluster 6 "External Relations" on the path to EU accession. Minister Sybiha stated that 99% of Ukraine's foreign policy is aligned with EU policy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported the recommendation to ban children under 13 from using social media. Access should be phased in according to age, and screens are not recommended at all for children under three.
The European Commission plans to amend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees in July. New applicants will have to provide a certificate from the Ukrainian authorities stating that they are not subject to mobilization.
