European politicians have agreed to improve the welfare of cats and dogs, as well as to track their origin. The document establishes minimum rules for all member states regarding microchipping, registration, and the prohibition of mutilation.
People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would lead to a loss of sovereignty. Expert Boryslav Bereza criticized this statement, pointing to the lack of arguments and Poroshenko's previous actions.
Poland will receive 44 billion euros from SAFE funds to strengthen its army, drone systems, and security infrastructure on the EU's eastern border. The funding will also go towards space initiatives, AI-powered defense technologies, and the SAFE Baltic program.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Issues of strengthening sanctions against Russia, financial assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets were discussed.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined five EU priorities for peace talks to end Russia's war against Ukraine in the European Parliament on November 26. She emphasized the importance of a just peace, Ukraine's sovereignty, financial support, the role of the EU and NATO, and the return of abducted children.
EU countries are working on a "plan B" in case they cannot reach an agreement on seizing frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his readiness to cooperate with the EU on financial support for Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets. This should show Putin that he needs to negotiate.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported significant progress in the negotiations of the Coalition of the Willing on sustainable peace in Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation and continued support for Ukraine, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a decision regarding frozen Russian assets, which are a means of pressure on Russia and a source of funding for Ukraine, will be made in the coming days. This will happen in coordination with European countries and the European Commission.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the Ukrainian army cannot be limited, amid various peace proposals to cap the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. EU countries hope to reach a final decision on financing Ukraine's defense, including frozen Russian assets.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with international partners the strategy for investigating international crimes and the reform of the prosecutor's office. The discussion also covered Ukraine's European integration path and the deportation of Ukrainian children.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the application of sanctions against 56 merchant ships that illegally entered the occupied ports of Ukraine and exported food. The sanctions, imposed for 10 years, provide for asset blocking and restrictions on trade operations.
The State Customs Service prevented several attempts to import the narcotic tea Mitragyna speciosa and the SPIRULINA supplement into Ukraine, discovering the largest consignment at the border with Hungary. In total, hundreds of kilograms of crushed kratom leaves, which are a narcotic substance, were seized.
An EU loan of 140 billion euros, which Ukraine may receive, backed by frozen Russian assets, does not pose a threat to the sovereign ratings of EU countries. Leading rating agencies S&P and Fitch stated minimal risks for EU members, despite concerns about possible Russian lawsuits.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the need for NATO to accelerate its work on strengthening the defense of the eastern flank against Russian drones. This came after Romania scrambled fighter jets twice due to the detection of drone incursions into its airspace on November 25.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski predicts an increase in Russian sabotage activities after the explosion on the railway route to Ukraine.
The European Union car market grew by 5. 8% in October, with 916,609 new cars registered. In the first 10 months of 2025, 8.97 million new cars were registered, which is 1.4% more than last year.
A Ukrainian citizen has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison in Lithuania for setting fire to an IKEA furniture store in Vilnius. He was also accused of illegal possession of explosives and ties to Russian military intelligence.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Geneva talks on Donald Trump's peace plan were discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is awaiting a detailed report from the Ukrainian delegation on the results of the meetings in Geneva. He emphasized the importance of involving Europeans in contacts with the American team and thanked them for their support of Ukraine.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Donald Trump expressed readiness for a jointly developed peace plan for Ukraine. The talks in Geneva have concluded, but a breakthrough is not expected this week, adds the German leader.
The European Council has officially approved the EU's annual budget for 2026 with commitments of €192. 8 billion and payments of €190.1 billion. The budget is aimed at defense, migration, competitiveness, and crisis preparedness.
The initial 28-point US peace plan between Ukraine and Russia was reduced to 19 points following negotiations on Sunday. European leaders expressed concerns about some parts of the plan, particularly the demands for sanctions against Moscow and the freezing of Russian sovereign assets.
The European Commission has approved a new regulation requiring most charging devices up to 100W to switch to USB Type-C. The rules, which will come into force on December 14, 2028, cover a wide range of equipment.
EU leaders at an informal meeting in Angola discussed peace talks on Ukraine, agreeing that the 28 points proposed by the US and Russia need to be revised due to the unacceptability of some proposals. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that no agreement should weaken the security of Poland and Europe, nor should it benefit the aggressor.
German Chancellor Merz stated that the path to ending the war in Ukraine would be long, despite some progress in negotiations in Geneva. He emphasized the need for coordinated European action and Russia's participation in real negotiations.
President Zelenskyy addressed the participants of the Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform. He called on the international community to actively support Ukraine and condemn Russia's aggression.
Hungarian Minister Szijjártó stated that Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine is a chance to end the war, but European leaders are blocking it.
European Council President António Costa spoke with Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the informal meeting of EU leaders on peace efforts in Ukraine. He emphasized that a unified EU position is key to a successful outcome of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of carefully considered joint actions with partners to ensure lasting peace and guaranteed security. This statement came amid talks on the US peace plan, which was also commented on by the President of Finland.
