The payment comes as Ukraine demonstrates progress on key reforms, from battling corruption to modernizing the country's energy markets, even as the nation grapples with ongoing warfare.
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.
EU's proposed 15th sanctions package targets over 50 individuals and 30 entities, focusing on Chinese firms allegedly aiding Russian military technology development in its Ukraine war.
Ukraine has outlined its plans for implementing state financial control policies to the European Commission as part of the official screening process, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to align with EU standards amid the ongoing war.
The Ukrainian side has appealed both to the European Commission as well as the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure about the situation, with Polish colleagues assuring that they are trying to solve the problem.
The European Parliament has approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, adopted earlier by the EU Council, aimed at supporting recovery, facilitating reforms, and progressing towards EU accession, with a focus on green initiatives and financial stability.
The European Commission has notified EU countries of the problem of illegal exports to Russia, which has been exploiting sanctions loopholes to fuel its war machine.
The parliament of Ukraine passed laws that increase the staff and powers of the anti-corruption agencies and regulate the rights of national minorities, fulfilling three out of four conditions set by the European Commission for opening accession talks with Ukraine.
During his trip to Kyiv, the Vice-President of the European Commission discussed with the Ukrainian political and military leadership the EU security commitments for Ukraine.