Ukraine needs more ammunition to defend itself against a Russian invasion, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said before a meeting with EU defense ministers.
Due to production delays and stockpile issues, the EU will only be able to deliver about 600,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine by March, falling short of the promised 1 million rounds.
At a summit on February 1, EU leaders will reaffirm their commitment to continue providing military support to Ukraine and emphasize the urgent need to speed up the supply of ammunition and missiles, according to a draft document obtained by Reuters.
The Polish minister answered the question whether the government is considering imposing unilateral restrictions on imports from Ukraine if the decision of the European Commission, which may decide to extend the rules of trade liberalization with Ukraine this week, is not enough.
Russia believes that its growing ties with China and emerging economies allow it to challenge the US-dominated financial system and the West. Russian documents indicate plans to undermine the dollar and create a new financial order that is not dominated by the United States.
Channel 24 journalist Oleksiy Pechiy fled to Europe after the EU summit in Brussels and did not return to Ukraine, which caused shock and disapproval from his employer, the Lux media holding.
The Baltic states are planning to disconnect their energy systems from russia's earlier than planned - in February 2025, not at the end of 2025. These efforts are aimed at ending their energy dependence on russia.
The European Commission is planning to lower the protected status of wolves by allowing hunting. This is the result of pressure from farmers and hunters
The European Court of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich challenging EU sanctions imposed on him over his ties to President Putin and his profiteering from Russia's actions in Ukraine.
EU extends suspension of duties on US steel and aluminum until March 2025.
Turkish President Erdogan said that the EU will slow down the accession process of Ukraine and Moldova, noting that Turkey has faced political delays in its own long-standing application to join the bloc.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba praised Chancellor Scholz for his actions at the EU summit, which contributed to a positive vote for Ukraine. Scholz asked the Hungarian prime minister to leave the room, which allowed the discussion of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations to continue.
According to the French president, the Hungarian prime minister should show respect for the EU and not try to take it "hostage. " However, Orban has already announced further plans to negotiate with Brussels for funding for Ukraine.
The EU will soon provide Ukraine with the last 1. 5 billion euros for 2023 under the macro-financial assistance program, as confirmed by EC President Ursula von der Leyen.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks Ukraine's EU accession talks, proposing to postpone them.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to Brussels for the EU summit, prioritizes European unity and support for Ukraine.
The EU intends to allow member states to ban gas imports from Russia and Belarus. This proposal comes at a time when the EU still receives about 10% of its gas from Russia
Charles Michel to return early from China amid Viktor Orban's threats to disrupt EU summit to discuss Ukraine; Orban opposes EU consensus on Ukraine's accession talks.
China, EU to discuss strategic and global economic issues at summit in Beijing.
Slovakian truckers plan to blockade the border with Ukraine, allowing only four trucks per hour until the EU reintroduces stricter rules for Ukrainian carriers. The protest is aimed at protecting their market by restoring the permit system that was abolished after the invasion.
EU Commissioner for Transport Adina Veljan criticized the Polish authorities for not responding to the blockade of Polish carriers on the border with Ukraine, calling it "absolutely unacceptable".
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba rejected proposals to give up territory in exchange for NATO membership , urging supporters of such proposals to first offer their own governments the same.
NATO-Ukraine Council approves program for Ukraine for the next year.
President of the European Council Charles Michel wants to strengthen support for Kyiv and assures that European leaders are "determined to continue supporting Ukraine".
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with French Foreign Minister Colonna in Brussels; France promises to support Ukraine's EU accession negotiations and strengthen European cooperation in the defense industry.
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, said that the leaders of the European Parliament support Ukraine's EU membership negotiations and that efforts are being made to make a positive decision in December.
During a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Brussels, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed support for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
After the meeting with Dmytro Kuleba, EU representative Josep Borrell said that the EU does not feel "tired" of supporting Ukraine and noted the success of the "grain corridor" without Russia.
EU representative Josep Borrell to attend OSCE meeting boycotted by Ukraine and Baltic states over admission of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
EU representative Josep Borrell expects the 12th package of EU sanctions against Russia to be completed in December.
