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.
Currently, 40% of weapons produced in the EU go to third countries. In order for Ukraine to receive this ammunition, contracts and political will are needed, the European Commissioner points out
