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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.”

byVira Kravchuk

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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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…

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria