Hungary’s opposition Tisza still leads the election, but the gap is closing—and a win may not be enough for Ukraine
New polling trims Tisza's advantage to 14 points. What a Magyar victory would—and wouldn't—mean for Ukraine.
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EU plans to ban Russian oil permanently—three days after Hungary votes
The pipeline Orbán is fighting over has an expiration date.
Brussels shines Ukrainian colors on buildings as EU marks four years of Russia’s full-scale war
Von der Leyen, Zelenskyy call for stronger EU-Ukraine ties on invasion anniversary
EU borrows €90 billion for Ukraine’s defense — and sends the bill to Russia
Under the repayment mechanism approved by MEPs, Ukraine only has to pay back the principal once it receives war reparations from Moscow.
EU to lend Ukraine €90B — and most of it is for weapons
The loan, structured as "limited recourse" financing, would only require repayment if Russia eventually pays war reparations, with Brussels reserving the right to use immobilized Russian assets to cover the debt.
European Parliament backs “military Schengen” to speed troop movement across EU amid Russian threat
MEPs support removing internal EU borders to allow rapid troop movement, including within 24 hours in a crisis.
EU finally breaks with Russian gas: full ban on LNG set for 2026
With wide support, MEPs pushed through legislation to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 and committed to ban oil soon after.
Europe finally cuts the cord: Russian gas to vanish from EU markets by 2027
Russian gas still accounts for an estimated 13% of EU imports in 2025, but the new deal aims to close this final energy vulnerability permanently.
British politician jailed for promoting Kremlin propaganda in EU Parliament for bribes
The former Welsh leader of Reform UK, Nathan Gill, secretly pushed Moscow’s talking points in exchange for bribes, prosecutors said.
Ukraine set to gain access to $8.4 bn EU defence fund by year’s end
Ukraine could gain access to a $8.4 bn European defence fund before the end of 2025, following an informal agreement reached between EU lawmakers and Denmark's Council presidency on 5 Nov.
Hungary plots anti-Ukraine axis with Slovakia and Czechia within the EU
Pro-Russian Orbán seeks to coordinate with Czechia’s Babiš and Slovakia’s Fico, potentially undermining EU support for Ukraine.
ISW: Russia steps up covert and overt attacks on Europe — NATO races to reinforce defenses
The think tank describes Moscow’s actions as part of “Phase 0,” the psychological and informational groundwork for a potential future war with NATO.
European Parliament backs Ukraine’s right to strike military targets inside Russia with Western weapons
The resolution urges EU member states to ease existing limits that have prevented Ukraine from targeting Russian military facilities with Western-supplied arms.
EU Parliament eyes 2026 cutoff for Russian oil as gas surplus looms
The proposed amendments would eliminate the bloc's remaining €500-700 million monthly payments to Moscow and target the 220,000 barrels per day
EU Officials demand Ukraine explain controversial anti-corruption law weakening NABU, SAPO
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."
Zelenskyy honors Ukrainian teenagers who recorded farewell video before being executed by Russians in Berdiansk
“This is death. Guys, goodbye."
European Parliament adopts resolution on return of Ukrainian children
The European Parliament condemned Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children in a resolution that calls for their immediate return and demands accountability for what it terms a "genocidal strategy."
Some European Parliament members travel to Russia for May 9 parade
Five European Parliament members will travel to Moscow this week, including two MEPs from Germany's BSW party that will continue their journey to Kyiv, they told Spiegel.
German Member of European Parliament cycles 600 km to raise funds for Ukraine
European People's Party MEP Jens Geiseke aims to surpass his previous $79,000 fundraising record with a five-day bicycle tour from Saxony to Strasbourg.
Zelenskyy addresses European Parliament on 1000th day of war: “Ukraine deserves to make next year the year of peace”
He thanked the EU for its consistent support and highlighted that a united Europe is stronger than Putin.