European Council
Volodymyr Zelensky met with the newly elected president of the European Council Antonio Costa in Kyiv. The leaders discussed European and global affairs, as well as issues of peace and support for Ukraine.
Kaya Callas, the newly appointed EU High Representative for foreign affairs, visited Kyiv together with European Commissioner Marta Kos and president of the European Council Antonio Costa. Callas declared her support for Ukraine in the war.
The European Council has appointed a new composition of the European Commission for the period from December 2024 to October 2029. Ursula von der Leyen remains president, while Kaya Callas will become supreme representative for Foreign Affairs.
The European Parliament voted to approve the second European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new composition received 370 votes in favor and is expected to begin work on December 1, 2024.
The President of the European Council warned of the risks of showing weakness to authoritarian regimes. He emphasized the relationship between the US attitude to Russia and the signal to China.
The President of Ukraine arrived at the summit of the European Political Community in Hungary, where he was met by Viktor Orban. The event is attended by 47 heads of state and government to discuss important international issues.
The President held a series of meetings with the leadership on the frontline, the defense industry, and legislative work. Tomorrow, Zelenskyy will attend the summit of the European Political Community in Budapest.
Tomorrow, the President of Ukraine will take part in the fifth summit of the European Political Community in Hungary. The event will focus on security challenges and new opportunities for partners.
According to preliminary results of the CEC, Maia Sandu won the presidential election in Moldova with 55. 41% of the vote. The election was attended by 1.7 million voters, with the diaspora playing a significant role.
The European Commission is considering allowing Euroclear to use frozen Russian assets to protect the G7 loan to Ukraine. This could compensate the company for possible losses due to sanctions lawsuits by Russia.
The European Commission has stated that it is impossible to start negotiations on Georgia's accession to the EU without changing the country's current course. The report points to problems with the parliamentary elections and the lack of progress in key reforms.
In the center of Tbilisi, Badri Okudzhava, a researcher at the Laboratory for the Study of the Soviet Past, was attacked. The activist attributes the attack to political motives and “voters” of the ruling Georgian Dream party.
The Deputy Heads of the OP met with the Hungarian Secretary of State. They discussed regional cooperation, joint projects and priorities for Ukraine's European integration during Hungary's EU presidency.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Ukraine's Victory Plan within the competence of the EC. The plan has been endorsed by 18 EU members and several NATO defense ministers.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of a new tranche under the Ukraine Facility program by the end of the year. The total amount of the program is EUR 50 billion for 2024-2027, of which more than EUR 12 billion has already been allocated.
The European Council announced that Russian assets will remain frozen until the aggression against Ukraine ends. Italy is working on a loan to Ukraine secured by the interest from the blocked Russian assets.
The European Council called for a rapid increase in military aid to Ukraine, especially air defense systems and ammunition. The EU reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine “as long as necessary” in all areas.
The European Council summit announces the de facto suspension of Georgia's accession to the EU due to the government's actions. The EU calls on Georgia to implement democratic reforms and hold free elections.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with Slovak Prime Minister Fico on the sidelines of a European Council meeting. Zelensky called on Fico to support Ukraine, warning of the danger from Putin.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Parliament and leaders of political groups. The parties discussed financial assistance, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's future membership in the EU.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called Ukraine's Victory Plan “frightening”. He called on the leaders of Germany and France to start negotiations with Russia on behalf of the EU to find a way out of the situation.
President Zelenskyy said that the United States views Ukraine's invitation to NATO as a “red line. ” He emphasized the unfairness of this approach, stressing that words of support should be backed by actions.
President Zelenskyy spoke about his conversation with Trump about the importance of Ukraine's membership in NATO. He emphasized that Ukraine chooses NATO over nuclear weapons to defend itself.
The President of Ukraine commented on his meeting with the Hungarian Prime Minister at a meeting of the European Council. Zelenskyy presented the Victory Plan, which was supported by the majority of speakers.
President Zelenskyy said that agreements with partners to protect Ukraine's critical resources are mutually beneficial. He proposed that the EU and the US conclude a special agreement to protect resources such as titanium, uranium, and lithium.
President Zelenskyy proposed that the partners conclude an agreement to protect Ukraine's critical resources. He emphasized the importance of preventing russia's access to Ukrainian resources and the need for joint investments.
Zelenskyy said that after the victory, Ukraine would offer its military to replace part of the US contingent in Europe. This will allow the US to focus on other priority regions.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen endorsed Zelensky's victory plan, calling it “many, many good ideas. ” She emphasized the importance of Ukraine's involvement in NATO as “the most important life insurance.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is preparing a second Peace Summit even without fulfilling the points of the Victory Plan. He believes that without partners' support for this plan, Ukraine's position at the summit will be weaker.
President Zelenskyy has proposed deploying a missile deterrent in Ukraine to force Russia into peace talks. He provided details to partners capable of implementing this: The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany.