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The EU is preparing the 13th package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Spanish farmers blocked major highways with tractors to protest high prices, bureaucracy and competition from outside the EU.

European aluminum producers call on the EU to impose an embargo on russian aluminum imports as part of the 13th package of sanctions against russia.

During a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal emphasized their continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Ukraine expects the EU to decide to use the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to compensate for the damage caused by the Russian invasion.

The Foreign Minister said that Ukraine expects the EU to increase supplies of artillery shells as soon as possible.

The EU intends to unveil its climate goals for 2040 and a roadmap for the next stage of the energy transition. It is assumed that by 2040, the European Commission intends to achieve a net reduction in emissions by 90%.

The Biden administration intends to veto a Republican-backed bill that would allocate $14 billion in aid to Israel alone, excluding Ukraine from the package.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expressed their differences over the conclusion of the EU trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur during a press conference in Berlin.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv to discuss security and EU support for Ukraine.

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have agreed to establish a €50 billion Ukraine Fund over the next four years to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernization efforts.

Mandatory sorting of mixed household waste is the only way to meet EU recycling targets, according to business and environmental groups.

Ukraine and the Netherlands held talks in Kyiv on bilateral security guarantees and discussed a revised draft agreement. The participants noted the progress made and agreed on a schedule of further actions to finalize the bilateral agreement.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell announced his visit to Kyiv, but did not provide any details. Speaking about the EU's military assistance to Ukraine, Borrell once again called on the EU countries to do everything possible in this regard.

The United Kingdom continues to indirectly import millions of barrels of Russian oil each year through petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in countries such as India, which are then exported to the UK, undermining Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil revenues.

The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Poland promised to severely punish farmers who violate the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine has made enough reforms to join the EU and has implemented some reforms that even existing EU members lack, although he admits that there is still much work to be done.

Ukraine is moving faster than other EU candidates in the screening process.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is in Warsaw to discuss foreign and security policy priorities, including Ukraine and the Middle East, with his Polish counterparts.

Choosing a sommelier or the results of a comparative tasting of Ukrainian and imported wines of the mass market segment.

The new EU sanctions package does not include a ban on exports of aluminum or other Russian goods, but instead focuses on adding hundreds of individuals and entities to sanctions lists.

The G7 and the EU discuss a plan to use more than $250 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.

A Finnish ammunition factory will increase production of artillery shells fivefold this year due to high demand from the Ukrainian army, which is defending itself against Russian invasion.

On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU plans to impose its weakest package of sanctions on about 250 Russian individuals and entities.

Poland announces increased checks and inspections of goods from Ukraine at border crossings to protect domestic agriculture.

EU chief of diplomacy calls on allies to increase military spending to support Ukraine.

The Romanian government has signed an agreement with farmers and carriers to set up an interagency commission to analyze their demands and find solutions.

The chairman of a US Senate committee proposes sanctions against Hungary and its Prime Minister Viktor Orban for undermining the unity of the EU and NATO.

The Czech Republic called on its allies to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU due to the low level of shell production in Europe to meet Ukraine's needs.

According to EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the EU will deliver 52% of the promised one million artillery shells to Ukraine by March.