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Kaja Kallas will sign a security agreement with Iceland on March 18. The country is considering resuming the EU accession process as early as August this year.
The leaders of France and Germany will hold talks on the future of the FCAS combat system. The project is under threat due to disputes between Dassault and Airbus.
António Costa urged Viktor Orbán to fulfill his December commitments regarding the loan. The EU proposes repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline to break the deadlock.
The German government plans to create a gas reserve before winter, as storage facilities are only 22% full. The mechanism will protect the system from external shocks and crises.
European Commissioner Marta Kos announced the expansion of work to all areas of negotiations. Ukraine has already received a full package of conditions for joining the European Union.
Zelenskyy informed the EC about the timeline for repairing the Brody pumping station after Russian attacks. Ukraine will build underground storage facilities and is looking for alternative routes.
Viktor Orban refuses to unblock financial aid to Ukraine until Russian oil supplies are fully restored. He accuses Kyiv of interference.
Kaja Kallas denied Bart De Wever's words about secret support for normalizing relations with Russia. She warned against returning to business with the aggressor.
The European Commission expects progress on the loan by March 20 after Zelenskyy's agreement to repair the oil pipeline. Hungary previously blocked funds and new sanctions.
António Costa stated the EU's readiness to take the initiative from Trump. The bloc will continue to pressure Moscow and refuse Russian energy carriers.
Russia spreads disinformation about terrorist attacks and NATO's weakness through 110 resources. More than 50% of foreign-language news about Ukraine is part of Russian influence operations.
The European Commission will provide Ukraine with funding and technical assistance as part of efforts to restore the oil pipeline's operation. Experts are ready to immediately begin work to restore supplies.
The expert called the Belgian Prime Minister's calls political and reminded of the use of energy resources as a weapon. Resuming supplies does not guarantee stability.
Israel's Minister of Defense announced the destruction of Ali Larijani. The IDF also confirmed the elimination of the commander of the paramilitary formation Gholamreza Soleimani.
Brussels has handed Kyiv the requirements for the final three negotiation clusters. Ukraine now has an exhaustive list of reforms for EU membership.
The Trump administration is trying to create an international coalition to counter the Iranian blockade. Most EU and Asian countries express skepticism.
Three girls accuse xAI of creating explicit images without consent through a chatbot. The plaintiffs demand compensation and a ban on content generation.
An EU agency vessel sank in the Aegean Sea with five people on board. Four injured, including the Estonian ambassador, were hospitalized in Rhodes.
The countries signed an agreement to build a pipeline for transporting 1. 5 million tons of fuel per year. The project is planned to be completed in the first half of 2027.
EU energy ministers are developing temporary support for businesses and vulnerable groups. The priority will be domestic production for energy independence.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 12. 6 billion for road maintenance and the development of checkpoints. The main work on international highways is planned to be completed by May.
Kaja Kallas stated that there are no plans to change the mandate of the naval operation. Ministers want to strengthen the mission in the Middle East without new territories.
European Commissioner Marta Kos announced technical negotiations on all EU accession clusters. G7 allies are modernizing Ukraine's energy sector against Russian attacks.
Shmyhal announced financial needs at the Energy Ramstein meeting in Brussels. Funds are needed to prepare the energy system for next winter.
The EU Council imposed restrictions against General Chaiko and other military personnel for atrocities in the Kyiv region. The assets of these individuals are frozen, and they are prohibited from entering the European Union.
Kaja Kallas stated the need for Hungary to adhere to decisions already agreed upon by leaders. The loan issue will be discussed at the European Council meeting.
The EU's top diplomat emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and discussing navigation security. Kallas called the weakening of US sanctions dangerous.
The Polish Prime Minister considers Polexit a real threat due to the actions of right-wing parties and external pressure. Tusk promises to do everything possible to preserve the country's membership in the EU.
The President stated Putin's unwillingness to end the war and his fear of US pressure. Russia received 10 billion dollars due to the conflict in the Middle East.
The captain is suspected of using forged documents and operating an unseaworthy vessel. The tanker was transporting oil products between Russia and Brazil.