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EU blocks 33 Russian banks from SWIFT in 21st sanctions package

The European Union’s 21st sanctions package added 33 Russian banks to the list of entities blocked from using the SWIFT payment system, the European Commission said on July 23.

23 July, 09:35 PM

EU withdraws Venice Biennale grant after Russia’s return

The European Commission decided to revoke a EUR2 million ($2.28 million) grant to the Venice Biennale after Russia was allowed to return to the exhibition in 2026, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 21.

21 July, 09:41 PM

Nine EU countries urge fast approval of U.S. missile purchases for Ukraine

Nine European countries have urged the European Commission to quickly approve the purchase of U.S.-made air defense missiles for Ukraine using funding from the EU's €90 billion defense package for 2026–2027, European Pravda reported on July 7.

7 July, 07:29 PM

Slovakia suspends Schengen visa applications for Russians

Slovakia has temporarily suspended accepting Schengen visa applications from Russian citizens, allowing exceptions only for travel to sporting events, Meduza reported on July 7.

7 July, 04:00 PM

EU to withdraw protection from arriving draft-age Ukrainians within weeks

EU leaders will likely approve European Commission’s proposal to withhold refugee status from newly arriving Ukrainian nationals subject to mandatory military service, RFE/RL reported on June 26, citing an unnamed EU official.

26 June, 09:47 PM

Brussels proposes extending Ukraine temporary protection for another year

The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner said June 26, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.

26 June, 12:35 PM

Ukraine receives first EU tranche from 90 billion loan for defense, budget

Ukraine has received the first tranche of the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan, worth 3.2 billion euros ($3.63 billion), Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Telegram.

25 June, 02:53 PM

EU Ombudsman opens inquiry into von der Leyen over Zelenskyy chat records

European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the Commission refused to release chat messages involving European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Berliner Zeitung reported, citing a letter sent to the European Commission last week.

25 June, 12:44 PM

Zelenskyy plans Gdansk visit despite recent Poland-Ukraine tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit Poland for a Ukraine reconstruction summit in Gdansk on June 25-26, Polish daily Rzeczpospolita reported on June 16.

17 June, 02:35 PM

EU states consider dismantling Kallas-led diplomatic service

France, Germany and other European Union member states are discussing a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's 15-year-old diplomatic service to improve its response to geopolitical crises, the Financial Times reported on June 11.

11 June, 11:51 AM

Brussels prepares 21st Russia sanctions package for approval by week’s end

The European Commission will complete work this week on the European Union’s 21st sanctions package against Russia and submit it to the Council of the EU for approval, European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho said on June 8, European Pravda reported.

8 June, 04:55 PM

EU plans tougher entry rules for Russian tourists

The European Commission plans to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens, European Commission migration spokesperson Markus Lammert said on Friday, according to Euronews on June 6.

6 June, 06:54 PM

Kyiv wants temporary protection lifted for Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 – EU

EU member states are discussing whether to exclude Ukrainian men of military age from temporary protection rules after receiving a request from Ukraine, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on June 4.

5 June, 10:38 AM

EU begins formal process to open first accession cluster for Ukraine

The European Union has begun preparations to formally open the first negotiation cluster in accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, according to the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU, European Pravda reported on June 4.

4 June, 11:12 AM

European Commission warns rising energy prices could wipe out 560,000 EU jobs in 2026

Rising energy prices could put up to 560,000 jobs at risk across the European Union in 2026, according to a European Commission document being prepared for EU member governments, Politico reported on June 3.

3 June, 07:17 PM

EU weighs excluding military-age Ukrainian men from protection scheme

European countries are considering excluding Ukrainian men of military age from an extension of the temporary protection program that has granted refuge to more than 4 million people since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Euractiv reported on June 1.

1 June, 12:36 PM

EU moves to ban far-right ESN party, home of AfD

The EU has initiated a procedure that could lead to a ban on the far-right ESN party, linked to Alternative for Germany (AfD), over allegations of violating European values and spreading extremist rhetoric, Politico reported on May 27.

28 May, 10:11 AM

EU to open first Ukraine accession negotiating cluster in June

The European Commission will propose opening the first negotiating cluster on EU membership for Ukraine and Moldova on June 16, Euractiv reported on May 27, citing a senior Commission official.

27 May, 11:45 PM

EU sides with Kyiv on Hungary’s food imports ban

The European Commission said Hungary’s ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products is unjustified and should be lifted.

27 May, 07:51 PM

EU withholds peace envoy pick until Russia shows real intent to end war

The European Union will choose its representative for possible talks to end Russia’s war against Ukraine only when Moscow shows real readiness for peace, the European Commission said on May 26.

26 May, 08:05 PM

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