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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits Moscow to meet with Putin, but European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes that "appeasement will not stop Putin" and only "unity and determination will pave the way for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. "

The new EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles do not apply to hybrid cars, allowing Chinese automakers to continue selling partially electric hybrids in Europe at lower tariffs, although they face competition from European manufacturers in this segment.

The European Commission has imposed temporary countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles from China ranging from 17. 4% to 37.6%, while negotiations with China are ongoing.

Several European countries are negotiating to continue receiving Russian gas through Ukraine after the current transit contract expires in 2024, despite the ongoing war.

Slovakia dissolved the public broadcaster RTVS and created a new state media outlet STVR with an interim head appointed by the government amid public concern about increased political control.

Starting from July 2, 2024, additional imports of eggs and sugar from Ukraine to the EU will be subject to MFN duties due to the excess of tariff quotas under the free trade agreement.

The European Commission has accused Meta of violating the Digital Markets Act with its "pay or opt-in" advertising model, which forces users to consent to the use of their personal data for personalized advertising or pay a subscription fee. The company faces a fine of up to 10% of its global annual revenue.

Starting from November 30, 2024, honey and other bee products intended for human consumption can only be imported into the EU from companies listed by the competent authority of the exporting country to combat fraud and counterfeiting.

Ukraine plans to start bilateral meetings with the European Commission next month to present progress in harmonizing national legislation with EU legislation on each negotiated chapter.

EU leaders express serious concerns about Georgia's law on "foreign agents," saying it deviates from EU recommendations and de facto halts Georgia's accession process.

President Zelenskyy discussed with Czech Prime Minister Fiala the purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine, Ukraine's applications for EU and NATO membership, and preparations for a bilateral security agreement.

President Zelenskyy met with European Commission President von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's EU accession negotiations, strengthening sanctions against Russia, using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense, and trade and transport liberalization.

German Chancellor Scholz called on the EU to provide financial support to countries such as Germany, which are hosting large numbers of Ukrainian refugees, to finance social assistance, vocational training and language courses for them.

Ukraine and the European Union sign a Security Agreement during an EU leaders' summit attended by President Zelenskyy, Charles Michel, and Ursula von der Leyen.

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Ursula von der Leyen, Kaya Callas and Antonio Costa were nominated for top positions in the EU after an agreement between EU leaders representing the bloc's three main political groups.

Six EU leaders agreed that Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa and Kaya Callas should receive leadership positions in the European Commission, the European Council and the foreign policy service, respectively.

The United States may announce the allocation of an additional пакету 150 million military aid package to Ukraine tomorrow, Voice of America reports, citing its own source.

The first tranche of 1. 5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets will be transferred to Ukraine before the start of the "summer holidays" with European officials.

Ukraine introduces entry restrictions for Israeli citizens, including pilgrims, in response to Israel's new requirement for Ukrainians to obtain ETA-IL permits to stay for up to 90 days, which effectively cancels the visa-free regime between the two countries.

Ukraine is negotiating with European Union countries on the possibility of returning men who illegally crossed the border from abroad to avoid military service.

The EU has agreed on its 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which will further restrict Russia's access to key technologies, deprive it of energy revenues, and target Putin's shadow fleet and network of shadow banks abroad.

Ukraine and the EU have extended the "transport visa-free regime" for a year with the possibility of extending it until the end of 2025, allowing road cargo transportation between Ukraine and the EU without special permits.

Ukraine's accession to the EU will be a complex process that requires continued reforms, the ministers of Poland and Germany said during a joint press conference in Kiev.

The European Commission is re-introducing duties on Ukrainian oats and eggs, also looking closely at Sugar, Euronews reports, citing sources.

The European Commission proposes an EU budget of €199. 7 billion for 2025, including €4.3 billion in grants and €10.9 billion in loans for Ukraine

This month, Ukraine expects to receive €1. 9 billion under the Extended Fund Facility program and $2.2 billion from the IMF.

EU leaders failed to agree on candidates for key EU positions, including Ursula von der Leyen's second term as president of the European Commission.

The European Commission has decided to establish an Audit Board to evaluate the effectiveness and monitor the use of financial assistance under the EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility program, ensure transparency and prevent fraud, corruption and conflict of interest.

Estonia has donated 31 vehicles, including 16 Skoda Octavias and 15 Volkswagen Tiguan, to Ukrainian law enforcement officers in the border areas of Chernihiv and Zhytomyr regions.