Black Sea Petroleum is building a refinery in Kulevi to process raw materials from Central Asia.
In February, 865. 4 thousand cars were sold in the EU. Germany became the largest market with 211.3 thousand units, and Malta the smallest with 521 registrations.
Brussels fears the economic burden and political risks from new members. Ukraine's accession is possible by 2030, provided the war ends.
Brent's value rose by 58% in a month due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatens to destroy Tehran's oil wells in case of escalation.
The government approved VAT on international parcels and a 5% tax for users of digital platforms. The military levy will be in effect for three years after the war.
The EU is developing plans in case Orbán is re-elected, including changing voting rules and financial sanctions. Diplomats call him a Trojan horse.
Underground sensors and thermal imaging cameras will be installed on the border to detect violators. The project will be financed by EU funds and the state budget.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
The US President stated that he had no complaints about the Russian vessel due to the humanitarian crisis. The tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" is carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.
Finland's Minister of Defense initiates a review of the targeted use of weapons purchased by Europe. Helsinki opposes redirecting aid to a war with Iran.
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.
Viktor Orbán criticized protesters in Győr, accusing them of wanting to create a pro-Ukrainian government. The opposition is currently ahead of the ruling party.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced a visit of top EU diplomats to the capital on March 31. The parties will discuss assistance to Ukraine and punishment of Russia for war crimes.
The EU can deprive Hungary of its voting rights or switch to bilateral agreements to allocate funds. The IMF's decision remains a key factor for partners.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
US senators initiate the Block Putin Act to impose sanctions on Hungarian officials. The reason is the blocking of aid to Ukraine and the purchase of oil.
Due to the failure to meet 14 Ukraine Facility indicators, Ukraine did not receive 3. 9 billion euros. This poses a threat to the hryvnia exchange rate and the payment of social obligations.
Kaja Kallas stated that Russia is transferring intelligence to Iran for strikes on US forces. Moscow has doubled its oil revenues due to the escalation in the Middle East.
Slovak police are investigating Prime Minister Fico's actions over the suspension of emergency power supplies to Ukraine. He is also suspected of abuse of power and treason.
The blocking of a 90 billion euro loan threatens the production of long-range UAVs and air defense systems. Ukraine plans to spend these funds on PAC-3 missiles and European weapons.
X users report problems with the feed and app in the US, EU, and Ukraine. Most complaints concern the mobile application and website.
Stockholm joins the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. The body's goal is to hold Russia accountable.
The committee supported bill No. 11115 on the disclosure of social media owners and funding. Platforms face sanctions and a ban on use by state bodies.
Mette Frederiksen submitted her government's resignation to the King due to the coalition's loss of positions. Neither bloc gained a majority, leading to difficult negotiations.
The Rada ratified an agreement on attracting funds for the repair of routes to checkpoints and the TEN-T network. The money will go to routes in Lviv and Odesa regions.
António Costa stated the necessity of future negotiations with Russia due to geographical proximity. Currently, Europe considers Moscow a threat and avoids naivety.
European Commissioner Marta Kos stated that membership is impossible before 2027. For accession, Ukraine must first achieve peace and implement the necessary reforms.
Ukraine is preparing a program to adapt its legislation to EU law and is implementing systemic solutions to protect critical infrastructure. The parties discussed the development of distributed generation and water supply stability.
The EU has postponed the deadline for submitting a proposal to ban oil from the Russian Federation due to geopolitics. The plan envisages a complete rejection of Russian supplies by the end of 2027.
The Moldovan government approved a 60-day state of emergency due to a threat to energy security and power line outages. The reason was Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
