EU’s Kallas warns against rushing Ukraine-Russia negotiations amid Trump’s push for talks
Today's European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, centered on bolstering support for Ukraine.
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EU top diplomat pushes for direct use of Russian frozen funds for Ukraine’s support
Kaja Kallas said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation. The G7 nations and EU now provide Ukraine a loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets, not the assets themselves.
NATO, Ukraine convene emergency talks after Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile strike
Russia's Nov. 21 strike on Dnipro marked its first combat use, deploying multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles.
Russia’s Ukraine invasion endangers global order, warns NATO chief
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that Russia’s aggression in Ukraine poses global risks, with North Korean and Iranian backing magnifying these threats.
Ukraine to rely on European support if US aid declines after November elections, says Zelenskyy
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Zelensky expressed confidence in Europe’s role as a key supporter of Ukraine, underscoring the continent’s economic and military advantage over Russia.
South Korean delegation to brief NATO on North Korean troops in Russia
Seoul may also consider sending a monitoring team to Ukraine, and providing Ukraine with weapons.
Estonia urges allies to boost military aid to Ukraine and consider NATO membership
The Estonian Defense Minister, Hanno Pevkur, called the Western allies to increase military aid to Ukraine for its…
EU supports Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula, insisting on Ukraine’s sovereignty in any peace deal
As reports circulate about a new German peace proposal for Ukraine, the EU remains firm in its position that any peace settlement must be based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and international law.
EU foreign ministers to meet in Brussels, not Budapest, over Ukraine diplomacy spat
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced a venue change for an upcoming ministerial meeting, citing Hungary's controversial solo diplomatic efforts on Ukraine.
Hungary again blocked EU fund for Ukraine’s military aid
EU foreign ministers failed to reach a consensus on unblocking crucial funds for Ukraine during their 22 July meeting in Brussels, with EU High Representative Josep Borrell expressing frustration over the continued blockage of military aid to Ukraine by a single member state, referring to Hungary without naming it directly.
Latvian FM Braže calls for immediate lifting of restrictions for Ukraine on strikes inside Russia’s territory
The minister also emphasized the importantance of further aid for the war-torn country.
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels to sign EU-Ukraine security agreement
Zelenskyy set to sign security agreements, including landmark deal with EU committing all 27 members to support Ukraine
Reuters: Stoltenberg claims NATO adapts its nuclear arsenal to Russia’s threats
On 12 June, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the alliance's efforts to address current security threats, citing Russia's "dangerous" nuclear rhetoric.
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss strengthening air defense and drone coalition in Brussels, says Lloyd Austin
The members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group aim to provide robust support to Ukraine.
Hungary is the only EU member opposing Ukraine’s accession to bloc, says Ukrainian official
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, head of the Parliament Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the EU, stated that time is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession.
FT: Brussels says Ukraine meets criteria for EU accession talks
The European Commission has recommended accession talks with Ukraine this month, according to people familiar with the matter.
EurActiv: Ukraine plans to use Russia’s frozen assets to boost arms production
Ukraine is exploring ways to bolster its domestic arms industry with support from the European Union, according to Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 708: Ukraine sinks Russian missile boat in Black Sea
Ukraine's surface drones successfully sank a Russian missile corvette in the Black Sea - the 17th ship that Russia lost in the war.
Insider: GRU officer in Brussels funnels military exports to Russia
Just steps from the EU capital, a Russian GRU veteran and sons mastermind a scheme to keep Russia's military machine rolling with banned Western equipment
Kuleba: Russia is fighting for impunity, Ukraine is fighting for justice
On 28 November, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke at the European Parliament in Brussels at the conference "Justice and Responsibility for Russia's War against Ukraine. Recommendations and the way forward."