The European Commission has recommended that the EU start accession negotiations with Ukraine this month, as Ukraine has implemented all additional measures and continues its systematic efforts to join the EU amid the war on Russian aggression.
The European Commission will recommend starting EU accession talks with Ukraine in June, before Hungary takes over the bloc's presidency.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced plans to create a pro-Russian "peace coalition" in the future European Parliament, which will aim to support negotiations between Ukraine and Russia instead of confrontation with Russia.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself, and Danish weapons can be used for self-defense, and in international law there is also the right to be able to attack the territory of the attacking party, and here we are not talking about offensive attacks.
European security services suspect russia of organizing arson attacks and sabotage attacks on infrastructure across Europe in an attempt to destabilize the situation on the continent.
Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements for starting EU accession negotiations, leaving only organizational issues related to the actual opening of negotiations.
In Brussels, investigators raided the home and office of an assistant to a member of the European Parliament suspected of playing a significant role in spreading Russian propaganda before the European Parliament elections.
Poland calls for allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to hit targets in russia without restrictions.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs, including air defense systems, F-16 aircraft, ammunition and long-range artillery with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg.
Dutch Defense Minister Kees Ollongren said that the Netherlands does not rule out the use of weapons outside Ukraine, hoping that other countries will change their position as Ukraine fights for self-defense and territorial integrity.
Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.
Belgium will supply Ukraine with 30 of its F-16 fighter jets by 2028, with the first aircraft to be delivered by the end of this year as part of a security agreement to be signed during President Zelenskyy's visit to Brussels.
EU defense ministers will discuss military aid to Ukraine and strengthening the European defense industry, but Hungary delays payments from the European Peace Fund.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Belgium to sign a security agreement with Prime Minister Alexander De Kroo and ask for more military assistance from Western allies in Ukraine's fight against Russian troops.
Poland criticizes Hungary primarily for not agreeing to increase the European Peace Fund, from which EU countries receive reimbursement for the cost of arming Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership and cooperation with the Alliance.
Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski says that negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union should begin in the first half of the year before the EU presidency passes to Hungary in the second half, which could block the decision on Ukraine.
Germany is allocating 60 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, in particular to the russian-occupied regions in the east of the country, as people there lack the most basic necessities due to the occupation that has lasted for more than two and a half years.
Hungary blocks EU military aid to Ukraine, while other ministers demand that Budapest lift its veto on Ukraine-related issues.
Denmark and seven other EU countries propose an action plan for Ukraine's integration into the European defense industry.
Hungary's Viktor Orban-led government is delaying EU legislation that would allow Ukraine to receive up to €2 billion in arms aid, dealing a blow to efforts to mobilize proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
The G7 allies are set on a US plan to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine even before a potential Trump presidency, the FT reports.
Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych took part in the 191st meeting of the NATO Military Committee, where they discussed strengthening defense plans, readiness to counter threats and further support for Ukraine.
Greece imports Russian oil under the guise of Turkish fuel, circumventing EU import sanctions.
Georgia's application for EU membership will be frozen if the controversial Russian-inspired law on "foreign agents" is passed.
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.
The EU Council plans to approve a migration pact containing significant reforms to asylum policies, requiring EU countries to accept thousands of asylum seekers from frontline states or provide resources, and allowing agreements with transit and origin countries to limit the number of incoming migrants.
Russia has openly launched a campaign of terror against Western countries aimed at undermining unity through subversion, support for radical movements, and attempts to influence political decisions.
Today in Tbilisi, Georgia, a large-scale pro-European protest demanding the withdrawal of the controversial law on "foreign agents" will take place, with participants marching to European Square.
The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with broad security commitments, including political, military, economic, and reconstruction assistance, by early July, but excluding direct EU military involvement in combat operations against Russia.
