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The European Parliament supports the adoption of a directive that would make speeding and drunk driving punishable in all EU member states.

Ukraine is modernizing the Danube Shipping Company's river fleet in cooperation with international partners to replace outdated engines and make the fleet more modern and environmentally friendly.

The key strengths of the Ukrainian economy are its resource potential, proximity to the EU market and opportunities for export industries, while its main weaknesses are an aging population, population decline and proximity to Russia, according to energy expert Oleksandr Katsuba.

Ukraine continues to deepen its cooperation with the OECD, and full membership is one of the country's priorities, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

The European Commission recommends a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2050.

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.

The President of the European Council called on the U. S. House of Representatives to urgently approve $60 billion in aid for Ukraine's financial stability and emphasized that assistance to Ukraine supports European security.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Public Procurement System Development Strategy for 2024-2026 to further harmonize legislation with EU directives and define seven strategic goals for reforming the public procurement system.

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.