European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced payments to Ukraine by early June. Funding for the current year is secured with the support of the G7 and the IMF.
The President approved acts on technical regulation of goods and integration of the electricity market. This introduces European standards.
The EU's top diplomat expects the loan to be approved this Wednesday. The financial aid is intended to signal Russia's inability to exhaust Ukraine in the war.
Law enforcement officers detained organizers of escapes abroad and document forgery schemes worth up to 20 thousand dollars. The suspects face up to 9 years in prison.
Macron and Tusk agreed on cooperation in nuclear deterrence and strengthening border protection. Poland will join the group of European allies.
EU permanent representatives will consider the last technical amendment for the launch of the loan to Ukraine. The issue has been put on the agenda without discussion due to the agreement of the states.
Ukraine is not seeking alternatives to EU membership but proposes an alliance with Britain, Turkey, and Norway. This would enhance security and military resources in the region.
EU ambassadors plan to approve a loan to Ukraine on Wednesday after Hungary lifts its veto. The money will arrive in May, provided the Druzhba oil pipeline resumes operation.
The French President hopes for swift EU loan approval after a change of government in Hungary. Donald Tusk emphasized Péter Magyar's pro-European stance.
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to secure a €90 billion loan from the EU. The President expects Hungary to unblock the financing.
The President held a meeting with diplomats regarding activities in April and May. Priorities included a support package for Ukraine and new restrictions against Russia.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
The EC spokesperson assured that there are capacities for fuel production and preparations for various scenarios. The new energy package will take into account the impact of the current crisis.
Rumen Radev's coalition received 44. 7% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The politician opposes supplying weapons to Ukraine and supports ties with Russia.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan ignores social democrats' demands to resign. The political crisis threatens the country's budget and could lead to a minority government.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
Ukraine is ready to resume oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline on Monday. Hungary will unblock the EU loan only after the actual resumption of supplies.
Matteo Salvini at a rally in Milan proposed lifting budget restrictions and buying gas from Russia. The politician called Brussels' energy policy a lockdown.
Rosneft sabotaged Putin's demand due to lack of infrastructure and data. The Russian economy is unable to finance ambitious digital projects in isolation.
The heads of departments discussed Ireland's presidency of the EU and the opening of negotiation clusters. The parties focused on sanctions and a €90 billion loan.
The US and Iran are preparing for a second round of talks on assets worth over $100 billion. Trump does not plan to exchange funds for enriched uranium.
Pedro Sanchez and Lula da Silva concluded agreements on resources and AI. The leaders aim to reform the UN and limit US influence amid international tensions.
The European Union will conduct exercises to practice Article 42. 7 on collective defense. Kaja Kallas will personally oversee the review of the response to armed aggression.
A poll showed that 53% of UK citizens support rejoining the EU. The highest support was found among Labour and Liberal Democrat voters.
The Polish Prime Minister stated that politicians were supported by Zondacrypto, a company linked to Russia. The firm allegedly sponsored events in support of Karol Nawrocki.
The European Union is planning new restrictions against Russia's shadow fleet despite the blocking of decisions. The political situation in Hungary is delaying the approval of aid to Ukraine and further sanctions.
The European Commission will propose that countries share kerosene due to reduced imports. The plan includes the creation of a fuel observatory and subsidies for airlines.
Slovakia will challenge energy sanctions against Russia in court due to a violation of the principle of unanimous voting. Bratislava demands the cancellation of gas limits.
