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TikTok will be blocked in Albania: how long will the restriction last
Vucic: Fico is going to see Putin over the situation with gas transit
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the rules for financing school meals: what awaits students
Orban wants to wait for Trump before extending EU sanctions against Russia - Bloomberg
Currency exchange rate as of December 20: hryvnia at historic low again
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Von der Leyen to address EU leaders on energy assistance to Ukraine
The European Commission may start negotiations on a basic cluster with Ukraine at the beginning of 2025 - Ursula von der Leyen
Slovak PM Fico to meet with European Commission President on gas transit through Ukraine
Head of the European Commission confirmed the preparation of the 16th package of sanctions against Russia
“Why in God's name would anyone be interested in continuing these relations?” - US Deputy Secretary of State on Russian gas transit through Ukraine
European gas companies warned the European Commission about the risks of stopping gas transit through Ukraine
European Commission launches investigation against TikTok over suspicions of manipulation during the Romanian elections
Government allocates UAH 2.6 billion for free hot meals for schoolchildren
Ukraine is ready to transit any gas except Russian: Shmyhal talks to Fico
EU to invest around €11 billion in satellite network to compete with Starlink
Ukraine strengthens its position on the path to European integration: what awaits in 2025
Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks
New details of Zelenskyy's meeting with the European Commission in Brussels have been revealed
Potential buyer of TikTok in the US reveals plans for the platform's future
European Commissioner for Defense took shelter during massive Russian attack on Ukraine: Ambassador shows photo
Stefanishyna on Poland's future presidency in the EU Council: there is no specifics on Ukraine's European integration
The nicotine pouch market needs to be regulated, Sweden shows a successful example
Politico names three most influential people in Europe
Disappointment with Biden and hope for Trump: whom do Ukrainians trust more
Politico has released a ranking of the most influential people in Europe: Yermak is among the “dreamers” and Putin is among the “doers”
TikTok will be blocked in Albania: how long will the restriction last
The Albanian government will block access to TikTok for one year starting in January. The decision was made after a deadly fight between teenagers near a school in Tirana, provoked by a conflict on social media.
Vucic: Fico is going to see Putin over the situation with gas transit
The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the rules for financing school meals: what awaits students
The government has adopted a new decree on subventions for free meals for primary school students. The document expands the list of educational institutions and improves funding mechanisms with mandatory 70/30 co-financing.
Orban wants to wait for Trump before extending EU sanctions against Russia - Bloomberg
Viktor Orban told EU leaders that he was not ready to extend sanctions against Russia until after Trump's inauguration in the United States. At the EU summit, the Hungarian prime minister called on Europeans to “show strategic patience.
Currency exchange rate as of December 20: hryvnia at historic low again
The NBU has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 89 UAH/USD, which is 2 kopecks lower than the previous figure. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading at UAH 41.85-41.87, the euro at UAH 43.51-43.52.
Bratislava: Raising defense spending threshold to 3% of GDP is 'unthinkable' - Minister
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak called it “unthinkable” to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP. The country plans to remain at 2% of GDP, despite NATO's calls for increased spending due to the threat from Russia.
“We expect the first tranche in January 2025” - Zelenskyy on EU assistance worth more than €18 billion
Zelenskyy meets with Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's accession to the EU. The parties discussed new macro-financial assistance and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels: what he will discuss with EU and NATO leaders
The President of Ukraine will hold a series of important meetings with European leaders in Brussels. Talks are scheduled with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and other countries, as well as the EU and NATO leaders.
Polish Minister: Hungary will not be able to return to EU norms under Orban
Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar said that Hungary has gone too far in deviating from EU norms. Even a change of government in 2026 may not remedy the situation due to deep institutional changes.
Gas falls in Europe as Slovakia says it has 'solution' for transit through Ukraine - Bloomberg
Slovakia is negotiating alternative solutions for gas transit through Ukraine after the current agreement expires. Gas prices in Europe are declining amid optimistic expectations for 2024 supplies.
Von der Leyen to address EU leaders on energy assistance to Ukraine
The President of the European Commission plans to ask EU leaders to increase aid to repair and modernize Ukraine's energy system. The EU has already provided significant support, but more needs to be done because of the capacity shortage.
The European Commission may start negotiations on a basic cluster with Ukraine at the beginning of 2025 - Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of opening a basic cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership at the beginning of 2025. Other clusters are planned to be considered during the same year.
Slovak PM Fico to meet with European Commission President on gas transit through Ukraine
The Slovak prime minister will discuss alternative ways of supplying gas through Ukraine with the head of the European Commission.
Head of the European Commission confirmed the preparation of the 16th package of sanctions against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the preparation of the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The previous sanctions have already led to a fall in the ruble and an increase in inflation in some sectors of the Russian economy by up to 70%.
“Why in God's name would anyone be interested in continuing these relations?” - US Deputy Secretary of State on Russian gas transit through Ukraine
U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Pyatt supports the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine after the contract expires. The EU is preparing for the end of the contract and plans to completely abandon Russian energy resources by 2027.
European gas companies warned the European Commission about the risks of stopping gas transit through Ukraine
Gas companies from four EU countries warned the European Commission of the risks of stopping gas transit through Ukraine. Slovakia is negotiating with Gazprom, but the EC refuses to participate in the discussion.
European Commission launches investigation against TikTok over suspicions of manipulation during the Romanian elections
The European Commission has launched an official investigation against TikTok for violating the law on digital services during the Romanian elections. The platform is suspected of promoting a pro-Russian candidate through fake accounts.
Government allocates UAH 2.6 billion for free hot meals for schoolchildren
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 6 billion from the EU for free hot meals for primary school students. In 2025, the program is to be expanded to all schoolchildren as part of the Winter Support program.
Ukraine is ready to transit any gas except Russian: Shmyhal talks to Fico
Prime Minister Shmyhal spoke with his Slovak counterpart about energy security and gas supplies. Ukraine is ready to transit any gas other than Russian gas after the current agreement expires in 2025.
EU to invest around €11 billion in satellite network to compete with Starlink
The EU has signed contracts to create an IRIS2 network of 290 satellites by 2030. The €10.6 billion project will be implemented through a public-private partnership involving SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat.
Ukraine strengthens its position on the path to European integration: what awaits in 2025
In early 2025, Ukraine expects to open additional negotiation clusters on EU accession. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on European integration laws and forming 35 negotiating groups.
Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
New details of Zelenskyy's meeting with the European Commission in Brussels have been revealed
The President of Ukraine will attend a meeting of the European Commission in Brussels to consider the EU's strategic vision for the next 5 years. The meeting will discuss the priorities of European integration and the role of the EU in a peaceful Europe.
Potential buyer of TikTok in the US reveals plans for the platform's future
Frank McCourt announced his readiness to buy the American TikTok for $20 billion from investors. The businessman plans to implement a decentralized protocol and keep advertising in the app.
European Commissioner for Defense took shelter during massive Russian attack on Ukraine: Ambassador shows photo
During the large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, the new European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius was in hiding. The invaders fired 93 missiles and about 200 drones at critical infrastructure.
Stefanishyna on Poland's future presidency in the EU Council: there is no specifics on Ukraine's European integration
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna reported that Poland did not provide specifics on Ukraine's European integration during its upcoming presidency of the EU Council. The Polish leadership plans to focus on security issues.
The nicotine pouch market needs to be regulated, Sweden shows a successful example
Ukraine is advised to regulate the nicotine pouch market following the EU's example, limiting the dosage to 20 mg. Sweden's experience shows the effectiveness of harm minimization strategies in the fight against tobacco addiction.
Politico names three most influential people in Europe
George Maloney is recognized as the most powerful person in Europe by Politico. Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Mark Rutte topped other categories of the ranking.
Disappointment with Biden and hope for Trump: whom do Ukrainians trust more
The survey showed a significant increase in Ukrainians' trust in Donald Trump - from 10. 1% to 44.6%. The most trusted foreign leaders are Ursula von der Leyen and Andrzej Duda, with 65% each.
Politico has released a ranking of the most influential people in Europe: Yermak is among the “dreamers” and Putin is among the “doers”
Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, entered Politico's ranking of the most influential people in Europe in the “dreamers” category. Putin was ranked second in the “figures” category with the signature “imperialistic.