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EU plans pre-entry perks for Ukraine after denying fast-track accession - Politico

The European Union is preparing a package of short-term benefits for Ukraine to bring it closer to the bloc after EU capitals rejected plans to fast-track full membership, Politico wrote, citing four diplomats, on April 30.

30 April, 09:56 AM

Europe must wake up as U.S., China and Russia challenge it – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe must more actively defend its interests as the United States, China and Russia challenge it, speaking during talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, Politico reported on Apr. 25.

25 April, 03:58 PM

Iran war drains U.S. arsenal, delays deliveries to Europe

U.S. officials have told several European allies that deliveries of previously contracted American weapons are likely to be delayed as the war with Iran continues to strain Washington's stockpiles, Reuters reported on April 16, citing five sources familiar with the matter.

17 April, 10:41 AM

Zelenskyy meets King Willem-Alexander

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on April 16 and thanked the monarch for his “personal support” of Ukraine and its people during more than four years of war.

16 April, 10:04 PM

Europe faces aviation fuel shortage

European airports face a “systemic” jet fuel shortage if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within three weeks, Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) warned, as reported by the Financial Times on April 10.

10 April, 11:11 PM

Europe tests world’s first drones with post-quantum encryption

European defense firms STV Group and Post-Quantum said they have successfully tested the world’s first drone platform with quantum-resistant communications, designed to withstand current and future cyberattacks on Apr. 2.

2 April, 05:31 PM

Pinchuk’s Interpipe acquires first European plant in Romania from ArcelorMittal

Ukrainian company Interpipe, owned by businessman Victor Pinchuk, has completed the acquisition of a Romanian pipe plant from ArcelorMittal, the company said on Apr. 2.

2 April, 04:38 PM

Gazprom boosts gas to Europe amid global supply disruptions

Russian energy giant Gazprom increased natural gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream pipeline by 22% year over year in March, Reuters reported on April 1.

2 April, 10:37 AM

Spain closes airspace to U.S. aircraft involved in Iran war

Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in strikes on Iran, Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on March 30, as reported by Reuters.

30 March, 09:08 PM

Norway tightens asylum rules for Ukrainian men ages 18 to 60

Male Ukrainian refugees ages 18 to 60 will no longer be eligible for collective protection and must apply for asylum individually, the Norwegian government said on March 27.

27 March, 10:04 PM

Non-U.S. NATO defense spending rose 20% in 2025

European NATO members and Canada increased their defense spending by nearly 20 percent in 2025, Bloomberg reported on March 26.

27 March, 12:22 AM

Danish ruling party on track to win most seats, short of majority

Exit polls show Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats are poised to win the most seats in Denmark’s snap parliamentary election, Danish broadcaster TV2 reported on March 24.

25 March, 02:18 AM

President Zelenskyy urges Europe not to lift sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv expects at least its European partners not to lift sanctions on Russia, commenting on recent U.S. easing of restrictions on Russia and Belarus on March 20.

20 March, 05:12 PM

Japan, Europe pledge help to secure Strait of Hormuz

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan announced plans to help stabilize energy markets and join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on March 19.

19 March, 08:31 PM

Germans’ views on Ukraine and Russia continue shifting

The views of the German public on Ukraine and Russia have shifted markedly since Russia's full-scale invasion, Anka Feldhusen, a former German diplomat who now serves as Ukraine's business ombudswoman, told NV on March 16.

16 March, 11:46 PM

France, Italy seek deal with Iran on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

Several European countries have opened talks with Tehran to try and secure safe passage for their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on March 13, citing unnamed officials.

13 March, 09:13 PM

Trump administration seeks to divide Europe – Kaja Kallas

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to divide Europe using tactics similar to those employed by opponents of the European Union, in an interview with the Financial Times published on March 13.

13 March, 01:39 PM

Ukraine could serve as buffer between Hungary and Russia – Viktor Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary is interested in a strong Ukraine because it serves as a buffer between Hungary and Russia, speaking during a parliamentary session, Telex reported on March 9.

10 March, 10:25 AM

Norway warns North Sea gas cannot replace disrupted Qatar supplies

Norway has little capacity to increase gas production amid tensions in the Middle East, as producers are already operating near full capacity, Energy Minister Terje Aasland said, according to Bloomberg on March 4.

4 March, 04:19 PM

Iranian missiles could threaten Kyiv, Warsaw, Berlin, analysis shows

Iranian ballistic missiles could reach targets in Europe as far west as Berlin, based on publicly available specifications, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express wrote on March 2.

3 March, 02:39 AM

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