EU widens sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia's war
The expanded sanctions focus on vessels and ports involved in transporting Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and related technologies and components.
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European Council's Michel invites Zelensky to present victory plan at EU Summit
European Council President Charles Michel announced on Oct. 15 that he had invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to present his victory plan for defeating Russia at a summit of EU leaders this week.
Council of EU approves $4.6 billion under Ukraine Facility
The funds will support "Ukraine's macro-financial stability and the functioning of its public administration."
EU Commission approves nearly $4.6 billion in financial support to Ukraine
The European Commission has approved the first regular payment of about 4.2 billion euros ($4.59 billion) under the Ukraine Facility, aiming to support Ukraine's macro-financial stability and public administration functions.
Hungary takes helm of Council of EU. Should Ukraine be worried?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Kyiv on July 2, in what became his first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The visit came two days into Hungary's rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, also known as the Council of Ministers. The
European MPs call on Charles Michel to suspend Hungarian presidency of EU Council
German members of the European Parliament (MEPs) sent a letter to European Council President Charles Michel, demanding to suspend Hungary's presidency of the EU Council.
Russia has blocked more than 80 European media outlets, Foreign Ministry says
The announcement was in response to a decision by the Council of the EU the previous day that banned access within the bloc to four key Russian state-run or controlled media outlets, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, and Izvestiya.
EU Council announces 14th round of sanctions against Russia
The new package adds 116 individuals and entities to the sanctions list, and adds a number of additional measures, including the prohibition for any EU facilities to be involved in the transshipment of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) to any third-party countries.
EU approves higher tariffs on Russian, Belarusian grain
This follows a proposal by the European Commission from March 22, disgned to cut down Moscow's profits and shield the EU market.
EU Council approves using Russian assets revenue to fund Ukraine
"Up to 3 billion euros ($3.26 billion) (could be raised) only this year, 90% goes for Ukraine's military. Russia must pay for its war damages," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said.
EU suspends 4 more Russian propaganda outlets
Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta were recognized as such that spread and supported Russian propaganda and the war against Ukraine.
EU Council approves Ukraine Plan needed for $54 billion support program
The approval of the plan will allow the European Commission to disburse up to 1.89 billion euros ($2 billion) in an additional pre-financing tranche until the start of regular payments tied to the implementation of the reforms.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine: Ukraine could join EU in 2030
2030 is a very real date for Ukraine to join the European Union, Katarina Mathernova, the EU ambassador to Ukraine, said in an interview on May 9.
EU ambassadors approve $5.5 billion for defense fund for Ukraine in 2024
EU ambassadors have agreed in principle on 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) in defense assistance for Ukraine in 2024 within the framework of the European Peace Facility (EPF), the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council said on March 13.
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