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EU sanctions 25 individuals and 7 entities linked to Lukashenka regime in Belarus

Those targeted are responsible for electoral manipulation, human rights violations, internal repression, and providing military assistance to Russia in its offensive against Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty

Hungary's veto power remains a significant obstacle for future EU decisions on Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement in upcoming showdowns.

byYuri Zoria

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Poland’s Tusk warns Russia will be ready for larger war in 3-4 years

The Polish Prime Minister urges European nations to increase defense spending to match Poland's nearly 5% GDP commitment.

byYuri Zoria

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Scholz, Trump agree to seek peace in Ukraine in phone call

The German Chancellor and US President-elect agreed to pursue fair peace while European leaders prepare for potentially reduced US support.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian assets to stay frozen until Ukraine gets compensation, EU says

The European Council also pledges military and financial support for Ukraine, including 16.2 billion euros in 2024 payments and equipment delivery commitments.

byYuri Zoria

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EU’s Kallas warns against rushing Ukraine-Russia negotiations amid Trump’s push for talks

Today's European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, centered on bolstering support for Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

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Georgia’s EU path “de facto halted” as European Council calls for democratic reforms

The Council emphasized the importance of free and fair parliamentary elections with unhindered access for observers.

byYuri Zoria

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EU Council nominates Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president for second term

Despite securing the nomination from EU leaders, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a majority of the 720 European Parliament's members in a vote expected next month, with Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni abstaining on her appointment during European Council summit on 27 June.

byVira Kravchuk

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Zelenskyy tells EU Russia has almost entirely destroyed Ukraine’s thermal power capacity, asks for air defense help

President Zelenskyy warned EU leaders that Russia could target nuclear facilities after nearly destroying Ukraine's thermal power generation, calling for urgent Western support with air defenses.

byYuri Zoria

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EU Council finalizes €50 billion financial assistance plan for Ukraine

The Council of the European Union has given the green light to a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

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Ukraine to become EU member in several years, says European Council VP Jourová

The European Union continues supporting Ukraine according to EC VP Jourová, who says it won't compel territorial giveaways to obtain a ceasefire pact with Russia.

byOlena Mukhina