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The EU and Ukraine are working on the FREYJA project, which envisages the creation of a joint anti-ballistic shield.
Germany, France and six other EU countries propose avoiding the blocking of foreign policy decisions. They do not plan to change the treaties.
Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.
Belgium’s Defense Minister said that the country would not support the use of frozen Russian assets. The EU plans to discuss the issue next week.
On September 16, Ursula von der Leyen may focus on climate and the impact of AI on employment. The topics of Ukraine, migration and EU enlargement are also expected.
After the mass border crossing in Ceuta, up to 8,000 migrants remain. Spain has requested Frontex and 10 additional staff members to process them.
The European Commission has not yet received a letter from four countries regarding Russia's frozen assets. The issue of a reparations loan remains on the agenda.
The EU aims to prepare a joint response to Russia’s hybrid threats by 2030. New sources of funding are being considered for this purpose.
Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland, among others, are calling on the European Commission to resume work on using more than €200 billion in Russian assets. Belgium fears legal and financial risks.
Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU is ready to help Nepal and China after the floods. Copernicus is already mapping the affected areas.
Oleksii Shevchuk accused Semen Kryvonos of interfering in the work of the SAPO competition commission. He called on law enforcement agencies to investigate these actions.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
France proposes making temporary the exemptions allowing Ukraine to purchase weapons outside the EU using loan funds. Currently, up to 35% of products may be purchased outside the EU.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, iconic structures in six countries around the world were illuminated in blue and yellow. The displays became a symbol of solidarity.
On Independence Day, the EU approved €6. 1 billion for Ukraine. The funds will be allocated to air defense, missiles, ammunition and radars.
On August 29, Icelanders will vote on resuming EU accession talks amid concerns over Trump's policy toward Greenland. The key disputes concern sovereignty and control over fisheries.
The Italian company Leonardo has registered a "subsidiary" in Kyiv with capital of UAH 5. 13 million. It will engage in defense technologies and development.
The European Commission did not provide Ukraine with a €220 million grant following attacks on Black Sea ports. Support is promised through existing lending mechanisms.
The European Commission promises to publish detailed recommendations on temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU in the coming weeks. The rules do not distinguish between men and women.
Romanian F-16s struck a maritime drone near the Neptun Alpha platform in the Black Sea. The European Commission called the incident hybrid warfare.
Paris was left out of the TRIPP project and lost a key ally in Pashinyan’s government. At the same time, Yerevan maintains ties with the United States, the EU, and Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa expressed support for the ICC and its independence after the US sanctions against court officials.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.
The European Union has offered Indonesia the use of the Copernicus satellite system for mapping and search-and-rescue operations following a magnitude 7. 7 earthquake. At least 38 people were killed by the disaster, which occurred on August 15 near the island of Flores.
Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.
Poland’s Law and Justice party expelled former Prime Minister Morawiecki and 38 MPs for leaving the parliamentary faction. The split occurred due to a conflict with Kaczyński.
Ukraine has appealed to the EU for a grant of approximately €220 million for farmers. The European Commission confirmed that it had received the request and is monitoring the blockade of the Black Sea.
European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said that the EU was urging member states with stocks of Patriot missiles to provide them to Ukraine. She emphasized the priority of strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.
The European Commission confirmed that there are no short-term risks to electricity supplies in Europe. Solar generation and coordination among countries are helping to maintain the balance, but the situation remains tense.
Ukraine's science evaluation system is being reformed according to European principles, says Hanna Tolstanova.