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The European Parliament has approved the opening of a representative office in Ottawa to strengthen ties with Canada. Its powers will extend to the Arctic.
Zelenskyy said that sanctions against Russia must not be eased, and called for restricting its finances and ballistic missile production. The war requires this.
The European Commission proposes restricting access for children under 15 to social media, chatbots, video platforms, and online games. The plan will be presented within the framework of the EU Kids Act.
51 migrants were rescued off Crete after a boat from Libya sank. One person died, and 20 others are still missing.
Serhii Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. The government is asking the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the necessary bills by October 15.
The European Union postponed until September 22 the deadline for the expiration of the sanctions against Russia. The six-month decision was not approved unanimously.
Kaja Kallas said that Russia is restoring military bases and conducting missile drills in the Arctic. She also identified China’s activities and Russia’s shadow fleet as threats.
EU ambassadors failed to agree to extend the freezing of the assets of around 3,000 individuals and companies from russia. Slovakia is demanding that Usmanov and Fridman be excluded.
The European Commission is considering restricting the right to asylum, expanding Frontex’s powers, and funding migrant return centers.
Canada is negotiating a contribution to the EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine. Ottawa seeks to strengthen ties with Europe and reduce its dependence on the United States.
The Chancellor of Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that territorial concessions and the demand for elections are intended to cause Ukraine’s political collapse. He recalled the occupation of Estonia in 1939.
ISW analysts believe that the Russian drone near Yahodyn was aimed at a train carrying European officials. The drone damaged a passenger train and infrastructure.
Margus Tsahkna called support for Ukraine an investment in Europe's security. He called for strengthening air defense, military assistance and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Donald Tusk expects Russia’s actions to intensify in the coming weeks and months. He did not rule out the escalation spreading to Polish territory.
Donald Trump announced plans to abolish the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey after the Irish Open tournament. The date of the abolition is currently unknown.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to bring the country closer to the EU amid the trade war with the United States. The sides are discussing trade, visa-free travel and joint projects.
Radosław Sikorski said that Poland would not block the opening of negotiation clusters for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. However, according to him, the negotiations will be difficult and lengthy.
A Russian drone struck a locomotive near Yahodyn after the passengers had been evacuated. European officials, including Boris Johnson and David Petraeus, had been at the station some time before the attack.
Russia struck the area of the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing. Sybiha called for new sanctions and restrictions on the production of missiles and drones.
The number of children under five in Russia has fallen to 6. 5 million, while the number of people aged over 65 has risen to 23.7 million. Intelligence services forecast a shortage of young professionals.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Estonia discussed the front, diplomacy, air defense, and defense cooperation. Estonia reaffirmed its support for Ukraine and its accession to the EU.
At the beginning of 2027, Germany will launch the d-you digital wallet as part of the European EUDI Wallet. Ukraine joined its development.
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will meet on September 14. They seek the right to hold independence referendums and are considering a future in the EU.
The ePoints program is in effect, and funding is предусмотрено through the end of 2026. The Ministry of Defense explained the delays as being due to refinancing procedures and promised payments to manufacturers.
Paris joined Slovakia's demand to remove Usmanov from the EU sanctions list. This could complicate the continuation of the restrictions after September 15.
Portugal proposes financing the grazing of goats, sheep and cows in fire-prone areas. The funds are to come from the EU emissions trading system.
Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians abroad to promote the connection between Ukraine’s security and the EU and NATO. He thanked the Ukrainian community in Canada for its support.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia and will meet on September 14. Slovakia and France are demanding that Alisher Usmanov be removed from the "blacklist".
G20 energy talks involving a representative of Russia will be held in Houston. The meeting will take place amid fuel shortages and rising prices.
Georgy Shevkunov, head of the Crimean Metropolis of the Russian Orthodox Church, was served a notice of suspicion for justifying Russia’s aggression. The investigation also uncovered calls for the alteration of Ukraine’s territory.