European Parliament members raised concerns over Ukraine's adoption of the controversial anti-corruption law and warned that the legislation threatens both EU financial assistance and the country's accession prospects, with one deputy calling it "a clear breach of trust."
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a grotesque tirade against Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, mocking her medical background.
Three years into EU gas bills feeding Russian war crimes, Brussels designed a ban to starve Putin's war chest - and gave its traders a legal way to fund Russian missiles for 1,000 more days.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius says the EU must avoid a "chaotic divorce" with America while preparing for reduced US military involvement in European defense.
The EU's Court of Justice has banned Malta's program of selling citizenship to wealthy investors, calling it illegal commercialization of EU membership.
The EU enlargement commissioner noted that Ukraine had fulfilled the required conditions. Budapest demands the restoration of legislation granting de facto privileges to the Hungarian minority.
European Commission spokesperson said that Russian-organized votes in occupied Ukrainian territories were conducted "at gunpoint" and completely falsified.
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.