December 8, 06:54 AM • 10943 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 61779 viewsAfter his meeting with Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sent a letter to EU leaders in which he paraphrased Russian propaganda about "peace for Ukraine," including false claims about Ukrainian military losses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Warsaw to meet with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk ahead of the upcoming NATO summit to discuss Ukraine's defense and path to EU and NATO membership.
Ukraine and the European Union sign a Security Agreement during an EU leaders' summit attended by President Zelenskyy, Charles Michel, and Ursula von der Leyen.
The European Council meeting will start with an exchange of views with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which will provide an opportunity to discuss the situation on the ground and welcome Ukraine's path to European membership.
Ukraine is confidently moving towards full membership in the European Union with projected accession dates until 2030, according to the forecast of the president of the European Council, Charles Michel.
President of the European Council Charles Michel said that Ukraine should determine when a dialogue with Russia is possible, but it should be based on international law and the UN Charter.
The EU notes a rapidly emerging consensus on preferred names for top EU leadership positions: naming Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, António Costa as president of the European Council, Roberta Metsola as head of the European Parliament and Kaja Kallas as head of EU diplomacy.
President Zelenskyy discussed with President of the European Council Charles Michel preparations for the Peace Summit to achieve a just peace.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials were killed in a tragic helicopter crash. The EU countries expressed their condolences, among others.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, supported the decision of Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili to veto the controversial law on "foreign agents," calling it an opportunity to ensure that Georgia remains on the European path that its population supports.
During his trip from Copenhagen, Andriy Yermak met with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss the Ukrainian formula for peace, the upcoming Global Summit and rallying international support for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine expects the negotiation framework to be approved and the actual start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union in June, marking the next stage of rapprochement with the EU.
President Zelenskyy invited several other world leaders to the Global Peace Summit in Sweden. In particular, the head of state has invited the presidents of Moldova and the Czech Republic to join the conference.
President of the European Council Charles Michel confirmed his participation in the Global Peace Summit to be held in June during a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and called on all world leaders to support Ukraine's peace efforts.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili discussed with European Council President Charles Michel the controversial draft law on foreign agents and Georgia's European integration path amid ongoing protests.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said that the US decision to provide military assistance to Ukraine demonstrates the common commitment of the EU and Washington to support a free and independent Ukraine integrated into the Euro-Atlantic community.
The European Union has allocated 143 billion euros ($150 billion) in aid to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel said.
According to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, 300 billion euros of European savings are transferred abroad, mainly to the United States, every year due to the fragmentation of the EU's capital markets and financial system.
EU leaders decided to tighten sanctions against Iran after Tehran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel, using about 300 shells, in response to the attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.
European Council President Charles Michel arrived in Romania for the first time since the country partially joined the Schengen area, a step toward free movement of goods and people.
EU leaders have agreed to use money from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine buy weapons, with the first €1 billion to be disbursed by July 1, reflecting the growing need due to the war in Ukraine.
The EU leaders unanimously called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and humanitarian aid.
The European Council has decided to start accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, a key step on the country's path to EU membership.
During a meeting with the President of the European Council, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of adopting the draft negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU as soon as possible.
Ukraine expects to start accession negotiations with the EU in the first half of 2024 after the European Council approves the negotiation framework.
European Council President Charles Michel arrives in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the Weimar Triangle leaders' meeting to discuss further support and assistance to Ukraine.
President of the European Council Charles Michel sarcastically congratulated Vladimir Putin on his "convincing" victory in the sham presidential election in Russia, where there was no opposition, no freedom, no choice.
This week, the European Commission is expected to approve a draft negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Ursula von der Leyen, the current President of the European Commission, has been confirmed as the leading candidate of the European People's Party in the upcoming European elections.
A Russian missile strike targeted the infrastructure of the Odesa port during Zelenskyy's official visit with the Greek Prime Minister, but did not hit the presidential motorcade, as falsely reported by Russian media.
