New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.
Hungary's new government will change its defense strategy to receive €16. 2 billion in EU loans. The European Commission has already started negotiations with Péter Magyar's team.
The EU is halting exhibition funding due to the admission of the Russian pavilion. Organizers have 30 days to provide an explanation to save the agreement.
Marta Kos stated her readiness to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine. Progress depends on the decisions of the EU Council and the pace of internal reforms.
Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.
Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 2,100 children have been returned home, 150 of them this year.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
Lufthansa is removing flights from its schedule until October due to rising fuel prices. The changes will affect short-haul routes at six hubs.
Ukraine, Canada, and the EU will organize an event to counter Russia's deportation of children. The goal is to reunite families and hold those responsible accountable.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced payments to Ukraine by early June. Funding for the current year is secured with the support of the G7 and the IMF.
The European Commission will propose that countries share kerosene due to reduced imports. The plan includes the creation of a fuel observatory and subsidies for airlines.
Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
The US Vice President stated that Orbán "protected" American companies from Brussels. Vance also noted the Prime Minister's role in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The US Vice President returned without results after 21 hours of negotiations with Tehran. His support for Orbán in Hungary also did not help the ally.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.
The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.
The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
Recordings of conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers regarding negotiations in Brussels have been released. Szijjártó informed the Kremlin about the conditions for Ukraine's accession and national minorities.
The Polish Prime Minister stated that the Alliance is threatened with disintegration and the cessation of aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia.
European leaders are discussing strengthening their own defense due to Trump's threats to leave NATO. The split has deepened due to disagreements over the conflict with Iran.
A powerful dust storm from the Sahara and a tornado caused transport chaos in Crete. Visibility dropped to 1000 meters, forcing planes to change routes.
The European Commission will present a new model for Ukrainians' stay in May due to the expiration of temporary protection. Restrictions on rights by region and age are being considered.
Donald Trump is considering a pay-to-play model to reorganize NATO. Countries with spending less than 5 percent will lose their voting rights in the Alliance.
Brussels halted funding for Hungary's SAFE plan due to its blocking of a loan to Ukraine. The Commission awaits election results and an end to corruption.
Oleksiy Kuleba announced the need for guarantees to attract EIB and EBRD loans. The state of infrastructure is already limiting the effectiveness of logistics routes.
German AfD lawmakers have access to confidential records of EU ambassador meetings. Diplomats fear data on Ukraine could be leaked to Russia and China.
Passengers were evacuated and train traffic was halted at Brussels-Midi station due to suspicious items. Sappers found no threat, after which the station was unblocked.
Washington has warned Brussels about a review of the terms of a $750 billion LNG supply agreement. A change in the provisions of the Turnberry agreement threatens energy shortages in Europe.
