European Union

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.

Ukraine has arrived in Luxembourg for the opening of EU accession talks, marking a historic day when Ukraine is moving on to real negotiations with the European Union on membership.

Ukraine and Moldova will start long-awaited EU accession talks on June 25, a symbolic moment in their efforts to join the bloc amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The European Union has extended temporary protection for more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in Russia until March 4, 2026, granting them rights of residence, access to the labor market, housing, medical care, social assistance and education for children across the EU.

Denmark is allocating 150 million Danish kroner (about 20 million euros) to support Ukraine and Moldova on their path to EU membership by 2030.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, but said that Budapest is not blocking the process and supports the start of negotiations.

According to media reports, the EU Council intends to approve the text of the security agreement between Ukraine and the EU on June 25 in Luxembourg.

The EU is applying the 14th package of sanctions against Russia in connection with Russia's war against Ukraine, imposing even more restrictions on sectors of the Russian economy such as Energy, Finance and trade, and making it even more difficult to circumvent EU sanctions.

According to statements by President Vladimir Putin, Russia is ready to discuss security issues in Eurasia with NATO and other international organizations.

The Council of the European Union has approved the framework for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, setting the stage for accession negotiations that will begin next week, which is a significant achievement on Ukraine's path to EU membership.

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.

International partners have assured Ukraine of further financial support for the implementation of the 2024 budget, while the EU is expected to provide the largest assistance in the amount of 16 billion euros, provided that Ukraine fulfills its obligations under the financing plan for Ukraine.

Ukraine will work on joining the EU using a new model of cluster approach to accession negotiations, in which several sections will be opened simultaneously, rather than sequentially.

Georgia is facing potential EU sanctions, reduced financial aid and visa restrictions due to a controversial "foreign agents"law.

The seized assets of Russia will remain frozen until Russia fully compensates Ukraine for the damage caused, as stated by the head of the National Bank of Ukraine.

The president of Moldova signed a decree on the start of negotiations on the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union.

On June 25, the EU-Ukraine Intergovernmental Conference officially launched negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, followed by detailed technical negotiations on various chapters of the future agreement.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the approval by the EU countries of the negotiation framework on Ukraine's accession, noting that an intergovernmental conference is expected on June 25, which will actually begin the negotiation process.

The EU Council approved the common positions and negotiating framework for accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, setting the stage for the start of negotiations on June 25 in Luxembourg.

New rules prohibiting the export of agricultural products to the EU, in particular grain, at prices below the officially established minimum, will not take effect until August. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine Mikhail Sokolov.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party must submit a written statement of support for Ukraine if it wants to join the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) in the European Parliament.

The European Union has agreed on a 14th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at its military-industrial complex, financial services, energy sector, circumvention of sanctions and those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children, making it difficult for Russia to wage a war of aggression.

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

Georgia's ruling party has introduced bills restricting LGBT rights, banning same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, sex reassignment operations, and LGBT content in media and schools, reflecting Russian laws on "traditional values.

Ukraine is in talks with the European Union to extend the EU's Military Assistance Mission, which began in 2022, to continue training the Ukrainian armed forces to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression.

The United States plans to announce new sanctions against Russia, banning the sale of Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software in the United States due to concerns about the company's ties to the Russian government and the potential risks of cyber attacks or data theft.

Ukraine became a full member of the Observatory for teaching history in Europe after being an observer state for a year.

The new package of sanctions against Russia prohibits the transshipment of liquefied natural gas to the EU, but does not reduce the volume of natural gas supplies to the European Union, the media write.

The Verkhovna Rada is considering a bill prohibiting the passage of vehicles through protected areas, with the exception of public roads, private territories and vehicles used by officials, environmental inspectors, local residents and tourists on specially designated routes.

Ukraine held talks with Poland at the level of development ministers, discussed European integration and restoration.