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Keir Starmer announces meetings to plan the military aspects of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Land, sea, air and reconstruction issues will be discussed.

The European Union is considering the possibility of using Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities to resolve the dispute between Ukraine and Slovakia over the loss of gas transit revenues. Ukraine will import gas from Greece and Turkey.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said that the country may veto new EU sanctions against Russia if they hinder peace talks. He also suggested the possibility of lifting existing sanctions.

The European Union has postponed the introduction of tariffs on American goods in response to Trump's tariffs until mid-April 2025. This will allow time for negotiations and possible adjustments to the list of goods.

Ukraine received the second tranche from the EU in the amount of EUR 1 billion within the framework of the G7 initiative. The funds will be directed to social, military needs and infrastructure reconstruction.

The European Commission plans to withdraw the draft directive on the abolition of seasonal clock changes due to the lack of consensus in the Council of the EU. The final decision is expected in a few months.

Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with EU4PFM the implementation of tax reforms and support in the development of IT solutions for the State Tax Service. The project helps to harmonize legislation with the EU in the context of European integration.

The European Commission has allocated an additional tranche of 1 billion euros to Ukraine under the macro-financial assistance program. The funds will be repaid from the proceeds of immobilized Russian assets.

The European Commission has approved the White Paper Readiness 2030 and the ReArm Europe plan. This is a major step towards a safer Europe, aimed at deterring Russia and supporting Ukraine.

Six EU countries have called on Brussels to urgently develop a clear roadmap for Ukraine's accession to the bloc. This comes amid concerns that Hungary is trying to undermine Ukraine's chances.

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Over 100 European companies are urging the EU to develop its own digital infrastructure, reducing dependence on American technologies. They propose stimulating local innovation and protecting data.

Ursula von der Leyen announced support for Ukraine and called on Russia to support a ceasefire. Europe will strengthen its defense through ReArm Europe.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU requires unanimous support, and the final word remains with Hungary. He does not consider it fair to compare Ukraine with other candidate countries.

The EU plans to develop the defense industry by reducing US support. The priority is to provide Ukraine with weapons, ammunition and strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on support for Ukraine, calling on the EU to promote security guarantees and accelerate accession negotiations. They also called for the confiscation of Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

The European Union has responded to US tariffs on steel and aluminum by publishing a list of goods that will be affected by tariffs. It includes meat, poultry, alcohol, chewing gum and women's negligee.

The European Commission plans to introduce countermeasures on imports from the US in response to the new tariffs. The total amount of countermeasures could reach 26 billion euros.

A Ukrainian drone likely attacked the measuring station of the "Druzhba" pipeline, leading to a temporary halt in oil supplies to Hungary. Repair work is underway, and the resumption of transit is expected in the evening.

The head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with representatives of the EU to discuss the "Taxation" section regarding EU accession. The State Tax Service is preparing materials for the screening meeting on June 5-6 in Brussels and is working on adapting to European standards.

The European Commission has presented a plan to modernize the aviation sector to double the capacity of airspace. The project includes reducing CO2 emissions and implementing 10 strategic goals over the next 10 years.

Health ministers from 11 EU member states propose including the purchase of essential medicines in the scope of defense funds. The initiative may gain access to a portion of the funds from the €800 billion "Re-arm Europe" plan.

The European Commission will present a new law on the repatriation of illegal migrants from the territory of the EU. Ursula von der Leyen announced the introduction of the "European Return Order" and a ban on entry for deported individuals.

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger supported the initiative to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. She also stated that neutrality does not protect Austria and called for active participation in EU defense initiatives.

Ukraine successfully passed the compliance check of its legislation with EU norms in the field of free movement of goods. During the screening, 44 presentations were made regarding 59 EU legislative acts regulating industrial products.

The EU plans to allocate 150 billion euros for the development of the defense industry. France insists on using the funds only within the EU, while Germany wants to involve partner countries.

The European Commission and the EIB signed a guarantee agreement for 2 billion euros for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The funds will be directed to energy, transport, and municipal infrastructure.

The President of the European Commission delivered a speech at the EU summit about the need to strengthen protection. She emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and enhancing the defense capabilities of the European Union.

The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council on defense issues. On the agenda are military assistance, frozen assets of the Russian Federation, and new sanctions.

Today, a special meeting of the European Council will take place regarding further support for Ukraine and European security. A speech by President Zelensky is expected, along with discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine.