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The President will take part in a special meeting of EU leaders and hold talks with Nausėda and Frederiksen. A meeting with Costa and von der Leyen is planned.
Marta Kos stated her readiness to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine. Progress depends on the decisions of the EU Council and the pace of internal reforms.
The AccelerateEU plan envisages coordinating diesel and jet fuel supplies through the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The EU will accelerate the transition to clean energy.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
The EU is expanding the AggregateEU platform to coordinate energy imports and strengthen negotiating power. The measures are aimed at preventing price crises.
Ukraine has fulfilled the conditions for receiving financial support and opening negotiation clusters with the EU. The parties also agreed to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The European Commission is preparing the Ukraine Support Loan program to cover the state's and defense needs. The first €45 billion is planned to be allocated in 2026.
The EU plans to allocate funds during the second quarter of this year. Intensive work is currently underway on loan agreements and updating the reform plan.
EU Commissioner Kos announced the rapid distribution of a €90 billion loan. The funds will be disbursed after the resumption of oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
EU ambassadors plan to approve a loan to Ukraine on Wednesday after Hungary lifts its veto. The money will arrive in May, provided the Druzhba oil pipeline resumes operation.
The French President hopes for swift EU loan approval after a change of government in Hungary. Donald Tusk emphasized Péter Magyar's pro-European stance.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
The EC spokesperson assured that there are capacities for fuel production and preparations for various scenarios. The new energy package will take into account the impact of the current crisis.
Matteo Salvini at a rally in Milan proposed lifting budget restrictions and buying gas from Russia. The politician called Brussels' energy policy a lockdown.
The European Commission will propose that countries share kerosene due to reduced imports. The plan includes the creation of a fuel observatory and subsidies for airlines.
Anthropic is discussing the implementation of new AI models with the EU and has committed to adhering to the code of practice. A risk assessment of the services is currently underway.
The European Commission has refuted the IEA's statement about kerosene reserves running out in six weeks. Currently, there are no signs of a systemic shortage or a threat of flight cancellations.
Kyiv has attracted 90% of funds through the ERA Loans mechanism from the income of Russian assets. The EU plans to provide another 90 billion euros in loan support in 2026-2027.
The government and parliament have fulfilled the conditions for receiving the tranche by adopting a package of reforms. Svyrydenko and Coș discussed technical issues related to securing the first tranche of the €90 billion EU loan.
Juraj Blanár announced his readiness to veto the 20th EU sanctions package for the sake of the oil pipeline's operation. At the same time, the country will support a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine.
The new biometric registration system has caused chaos at Schengen borders. Passengers are waiting for hours, and airlines are requesting delays.
Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.
Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.
The President of the European Commission stated that energy import costs increased over 44 days. EU governments are advised to coordinate oil and gas reserves.
The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.
The President of the European Commission commented on the elections in Hungary, where Péter Magyar's opposition party is leading. The Tisza Party receives 136 seats in parliament against Fidesz's 56.
The US is considering extending a sanctions waiver for maritime operations involving Russian oil. This decision aims to curb a sharp rise in fuel prices.
The US and the EU plan to set minimum prices for critical minerals. The agreement aims to create supply chains independent of Chinese exports.