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Council approves $11.4 billion recovery plan for Hungary

The Council of the EU approved Hungary’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, or RRP, which provides for the allocation of 10 billion euros, or about $11.4 billion, the Council said July 10.

10 July, 06:25 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Ireland as Kyiv seeks EU boost under Irish presidency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Ireland on July 1 to attend a ceremony marking the start of the country’s presidency of the Council of the European Union, he said on Telegram.

1 July, 05:03 PM

EU Council advances 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine despite Hungary blockade

The EU Council adopted two documents needed to advance work on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine on Feb. 24. Hungary is blocking a third measure that would amend the EU’s long-term budget, European Pravda reported.

24 February, 07:56 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Cyprus to meet president and EU leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Cyprus on Jan. 7, presidential spokesman Sergii Nykyforov told journalists.

7 January, 10:55 AM

EU sets binding timeline to quit Russian gas

The EU Council presidency and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to phase out imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, according to the council’s Dec. 3 press release.

3 December 2025, 08:33 AM

EU extends Russia sanctions for six months to January 2026

The EU Council announced the extension of the European Union’s economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, until Jan. 31, 2026, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

30 June 2025, 05:18 PM

Zelenskyy announces UK visit amid renewed Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the United Kingdom today, he wrote on Telegram on June 23.

23 June 2025, 11:49 AM

EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027

The Council of the European Union unanimously extended temporary protection for over 4 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russian aggression until March 4, 2027, news agency Interfax Ukraine reported on June 13, citing the EU Council.

13 June 2025, 05:05 PM

Europe strengthens legal efforts to bring Kremlin war criminals to justice

The European Union’s Justice and Home Affairs Council is set to convene a meeting to discuss the establishment of a tribunal for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in response to war crimes in Ukraine, the organization wrote on March 4.

5 March 2025, 09:51 AM

Orbán claims Hungary's EU presidency opened doors to Ukraine peace talks

Hungary's presidency of the EU Council has initiated discussions about a peaceful resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed in a post on X on Dec. 12.

13 December 2024, 11:42 AM

EU Council approves €4.2 billion for Ukraine under Ukraine Facility

The European Union Council approved a new payment to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program on Dec. 9, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Telegram on Dec. 9.

9 December 2024, 04:50 PM

EU Council approves $38+ billion loan to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

Ukraine will receive up to €35 billion as part of a larger loan planned by G7 ambassadors.

10 October 2024, 01:54 PM

Germany сriticizes Hungary's сonduct during EU Presidency

The German Foreign Ministry has criticized Hungary for causing damage during its presidency of the Council of the European Union, The Guardian reported on July 12.

12 July 2024, 05:52 PM

EU ambassadors agree on new sanctions against Belarus to counter Russia's sanctions evasion

European Union ambassadors have agreed in principle on a new package of sanctions against Belarus, the Belgian presidency of the EU Council announced on X on June 26.

26 June 2024, 08:00 PM

Austria backs Belgium in deprivation of Hungary's voting rights in the EU

Austria supports Belgium's call to deprive Hungary of its voting rights, as Budapest's six-month presidency of the EU Council will begin in July, Austrian Foreign Ministry said, Politico reported on June 4.

4 June 2024, 07:32 PM

Belgium urges to deprive Hungary of the voting rights in the EU

Belgian Foreign Minister, Hadja Lahbib, urges on the EU countries to consider moving ahead with depriving Hungary of voting rights in the EU due to Budapest’s obstructions on Ukraine military aid and imposing sanctions on Russia, Politico reported.

4 June 2024, 04:55 PM

EU President condemns Russian strike on Kharkiv mall, urges immediate air defense solution

European Council President Charles Michel condemned the Russian strike on a Kharkiv hypermarket as "atrocious" in a statement posted on X on May 25, calling for Western nations to urgently deliver air defense systems to Ukraine.

26 May 2024, 03:46 PM

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