EU to “frontload” Ukraine’s membership reforms in Lviv as Hungary blocks formal talks
Western Ukrainian city to host Dec 10-11 summit reviewing reforms, planning next steps while Hungary blocks formal negotiating chapters.
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EU plans to continue aid for Kyiv in 2027
Denmark’s Minister of Economy Stefanie Lose confirmed that support for Ukraine will extend past 2026, with the EU actively discussing long-term financial aid amid ongoing challenges posed by Russian aggression.
Europe hits Kremlin’s labs over prohibited chemical attacks in Ukraine
Moscow’s forces accused of violating international law 6,900 times.
EP faction proposes to sideline pro-Russian Hungary’s veto power after blocked Ukraine aid
The plan, drafted by Volt MEPs and reported by Politico, comes just days after Hungary vetoed a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
EU sanctions cost Russia € 400 billion, says French foreign minister
EU sanctions strip Russia of €400 billion, equivalent to three years of war funding, as Brussels targets cyber attackers and extends restrictions to Georgian officials amid democracy concerns.
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.
Zelenskyy warns EU: Rejecting Ukraine’s victory plan is “privilege from world to Russia”
Ukrainian President also stressed the importance of a NATO invitation for Ukraine, which would send a powerful message of support that Ukraine is “not alone.”
EU extends economic sanctions on Russia for another 6 months
The EU Council extends economic sanctions against Russia until January 2025, maintaining measures implemented since 2014 and expanded in 2022. Sanctions target various sectors, including trade, finance, and technology, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Politico: Hungary’s EU Council presidency in jeopardy after visits to Moscow and Beijing
Anonymous EU diplomats told Politico that there is "very clear political disapproval" of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recent trips to Moscow and Beijing, with ongoing discussions about how the EU should respond.
Ukrainian PM Shmyhal: Ukraine will do everything possible to become EU member
On 25 June, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Ukraine is ready to do everything possible to complete the…
EU Council extends protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2026
With the extension of the temporary protection directive, Ukrainian refugees will continue to legally stay in EU countries and access basic social services.
EU Council bans Russia’s RIA Novosti, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, and Medvedchuk’s Voice of Europe
The EU has banned four Kremlin-linked media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc - RIA Novosti, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Izvestia, Voice of Europe - for spreading propaganda supporting Moscow's war of aggression against Ukraine.