Europe wants Ukraine’s railway split. The war wants it whole
Ukraine has two years to split its railway on the EU model—and no intention of giving up the wartime control that model is built to remove.
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Russia recycles its Moldova script to brand Armenia’s election illegitimate, ISW says
Hours after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract took 49.81%, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged "unprecedented Western pressure"—and Rosrybolovstvo threatened fresh import bans.
After years of vetoes, Ukraine expects first EU accession talks to open in weeks
Kachka tells Politico Kyiv still sees 2027 as a realistic milestone for closing the majority of chapters and drafting an accession treaty.
Future Hungarian PM Magyar makes first statements on EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine
The loan, not the aid, was blocked by Viktor Orban's government.
“The last thread that keeps us anchored in a toxic, bitter past” — Moldova’s parliament votes to leave the post-Soviet CIS bloc
Parliament backed the denunciation of the founding agreements 60 to 17 on 2 April, with Communists and Socialists the only bloc voting against.
How “minimal” is an $8.7 billion hit? EU carbon tax jolts Ukrainian steel
Brussels demands EU-level decarbonization without EU-level support.
Ukraine could save up to €100m a year on transfers
If parliament approves, Ukrainians could save €70-100mn annually on cross-border transfers.
French-built locomotives for Ukraine to replace aging fleet as its railways fight war and plan EU future
Alstom-UZ deal ties wartime logistics to long-term reconstruction
US finally began to “listen to Russia” under Trump, says Putin, denying plans to attack Europe
Putin's denials of EU attack plans echo his identical 2022 statements before invading Ukraine, as NATO's Supreme Commander warns the West has just 18 months to prepare for potential Russian-Chinese aggression.
EU praises Kyiv’s response to anti-corruption law rallies but underscores need for reforms to keep integration hopes alive
In the wake of nationwide protests, Brussels embraces Ukraine’s commitment to address the issue, while demanding transparency in reforms.
EU’s return to quotas on Ukraine food exports undermine path to single market, Ukrainian agriculture minister says
Vitalii Koval urged EU partners to finalize a long-term trade framework by July.
Szijjártó says Kyiv must accept Budapest blocking Ukraine’s EU accession, Zelenskyy says most Hungarians support Ukraine
Hungary’s Orbán-backed referendum on Ukraine’s EU future began mid-April and will last through May.
Estonian capital allocates € 200,000 for Ukrainian cities development
Tallinn city introduces a development program supporting Ukrainian municipalities with aid, expertise sharing, and EU integration initiatives.
Ukraine condemns violent crackdown on peaceful protests in Tbilisi
Ukraine’s MFA urged Georgia to respect its citizens’ European aspirations, resume reforms, and condemned halting EU talks amid democratic backsliding and Moscow’s influence.
Ukrane’s top economist: Polish border blockade a “litmus test” for EU integration
Hennadiy Chyzhykov, president of Ukraine's Chamber of Commerce, says resolving the trade dispute with Poland over agricultural exports is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession process, revealing deeper issues around competition and solidarity.
EU reportedly agrees on extending free trade with Ukraine with more limitations
The limited imports of some products will be the average volumes observed from mid-2021 to the end of 2023. Including the 2021 year in the limitations calculation will cause nearly EUR 331 million in losses for Ukraine.
European Parliament adopted resolution re Ukraine EU accession negotiations
Today, the European Parliament adopted a resolution detailing its expectations for the upcoming summit between EU and Ukrainian…
Five steps for successful reforms and unification of Ukraine addressed at Re: Open Zakarpattia Forum
Overall, the region is located in the heart of Europe geographically, bordering Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Therefore,…
68% of Ukrainians want pro-European reforms even without EU membership prospects
What are the alternatives? The share of those thinking that Ukraine should rather join the Eurasian Economic Union…
Europe 2030: A Ukrainian vision of the future of Europe
Events of the recent years remind us that the Schuman Declaration of 9 May 1950 was primarily about…