President Zelenskyy thanked Ursula von der Leyen for €6 billion for drone production in Ukraine. The use of frozen Russian assets and strengthening sanctions were discussed.
A new analysis has shown that CO₂ emissions from plug-in hybrid cars are almost five times higher than official figures. This corresponds to the emission level of a mid-range gasoline car.
The European Commission is considering introducing age restrictions on social media use for teenagers under 16. This follows Australia's example, where similar rules will come into force in December.
Ursula von der Leyen proposes to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This decision is related to the IDF's actions in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine received 1 billion euros in macro-financial assistance from the EU under the ERA Loans program. The funds were financed from the profits of frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank.
The court in Luxembourg found the European Commission's methodology for supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act to be flawed. EU regulators have been given 12 months to correct the methodology.
The European Union and Ukraine are establishing a "Drone Alliance" with €6 billion in funding from ERA to strengthen defense capabilities. The program aims to scale up the use of drones at the front and counter Russian superiority.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that the war in Ukraine requires the EU to be ready for defense. Lithuania invests 4% of its GDP in defense, expecting greater EU participation in security programs.
European Commissioner Marta Kos declared the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the EU, emphasizing that membership is a guarantee of security for Ukraine and Europe. She called on the EU Council to decide on opening the first cluster of negotiations.
On August 8, Ukraine and the European Commission began screening Ukrainian legislation under the last negotiating chapter in the agriculture cluster. Meetings will continue until September 10 in a hybrid format.
France and Germany propose that the EU target Lukoil and other players who help Russia sell oil. This is part of the 19th sanctions package, which aims to reduce the Kremlin's oil revenues.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about Donald Trump's demands to stop buying Russian oil. He emphasized that Hungary and Slovakia openly buy Russian oil due to infrastructural peculiarities.
US President Donald Trump is initiating a trade investigation against the EU. This is related to the fine imposed on Google for violating antitrust rules.
European officials will visit the US on Monday to discuss economic pressure on Russia and new sanctions. This comes amid Trump's frustration with the war in Ukraine and his failed attempts to negotiate with Putin.
The European Commission has fined Google 2. 95 billion euros for violating competition rules in the advertising technology market. The company favored its own advertising services, harming competitors, advertisers, and publishers.
Belgium will not transfer blocked Russian funds, as this threatens its reputation as a financial center. Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot confirmed that asset confiscation is not an option for the country.
The European Union is sending a delegation to Washington to prepare new joint sanctions against Russia. European Council President António Costa confirmed increased pressure through further direct and secondary sanctions.
The number of GPS interference incidents in the Baltic Sea has sharply increased, with jamming sources located in Russia. This poses a threat to civilian flights and international security.
President Zelenskyy announced the start of building a security system that will pressure Russia to stop the war. 35 countries are ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, 26 of them - real support.
US President Donald Trump will make a statement at 11:00 PM Kyiv time. He is likely to sign an executive order renaming the Ministry of Defense to the Ministry of War.
According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine. The first security guarantees are strong Ukrainian armed forces.
Donald Trump, in a virtual meeting, accused European leaders of financing the war by purchasing Russian oil. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen denied the accusations, emphasizing a significant reduction in imports.
Advisers to US President Donald Trump will urgently discuss with the European Union possible sanctions against Russian oil and gas. This issue will be considered within the next 24 hours.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the Russian-Ukrainian war with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EU expects Delhi to play a more active role in stopping the aggression and paving the way for peace.
On September 4, a summit of the "volunteer coalition" on security guarantees for Ukraine will take place in Paris. Participants plan to discuss additional sanctions against Russia during a conversation with Donald Trump.
Maria Zakharova stated that Russia will not discuss ideas regarding the intervention of foreign military personnel in Ukraine. She commented on the EU's plans for a possible deployment of troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called the joint meeting of the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia in Beijing a "direct challenge" to the international system. She characterized it as the building of an "anti-Western world order."
Political scientist Ihor Reyterovych outlined key tasks for the parliament and government in the new political season. He emphasized the importance of defense, European integration, and the 2026 budget.
In October 2025, the EU will introduce the EES system to control the entry and exit of third-country nationals. It will replace passport stamps, collecting biometric data to combat illegal migration.
Bulgaria will not investigate Ursula von der Leyen's plane GPS failure in Plovdiv. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stated that it is not a hybrid threat, but a consequence of electronic warfare.
