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Belgian PM confident EU will make no attempt to seize frozen Russian assets

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is confident the European Commission will not make another proposal to use frozen Russian assets held by Belgian-based depository Euroclear to aid Ukraine.

22 October, 02:19 AM

European Commission awaits U.S. briefing on Ukraine-Russia talks after Putin meeting

The European Commission expects a briefing from the U.S. delegation following U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with the possibility of direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia among the central questions.

21 October, 04:18 PM

European Commission stands firm against reported U.S. plan to revive Russian gas

The European Commission has no plans to resume Russian gas imports, despite a reported U.S. proposal for Europe to start buying Russian gas again.

20 October, 04:09 PM

Putin ‘can simply stop the war,’ EU responds to proposed Trump-Putin-Xi talks

The European Union is aware of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s proposals for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, European Commission spokesperson for foreign and security policy Christian Wiegand said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Oct. 19.

19 October, 05:36 PM

Goodbye, Starlink? EU plans satellite communications alternative for Ukraine – European Commission

The European Commission plans to give Ukraine access to its secure Govsatcom satellite communications system in early 2027, when commercial capacity is added, Commission spokesperson Thomas Régnier said on Oct. 15.

15 October, 04:22 PM

EU warns of pressure on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies

The European Commission views Ukraine’s anti-corruption ecosystem as broadly effective, RFE/RL reported on Oct. 8, citing a draft of the Commission’s report on Kyiv’s reform progress.

8 October, 07:55 PM

Hungary keeps protection for Ukrainians who left to avoid military service

Hungary has told the European Commission it will not deny temporary protection to Ukrainians with outstanding military service obligations, European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said, European Pravda reported.

7 October, 05:46 PM

Ukraine receives additional €1.24B from EU for priority defense needs under support loan

Ukraine received an additional 1.24 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan to buy Ukrainian-made drones, drone interceptors and missiles, the European Commission said on Oct. 7.

7 October, 04:38 PM

Brussels proposes ditching unanimity on sanctions and enlargement

The European Commission has proposed replacing unanimous voting with qualified-majority voting on issues including sanctions and EU enlargement, according to a statement published on Oct. 6.

7 October, 01:23 AM

Ukraine to receive funding for budget and military through end of 2026

Ukraine and the EU have secured funding to cover Ukraine’s budget and defense needs through the end of 2026 and agreed on steps to ensure the funds arrive on time, according to a joint statement on Oct. 1.

1 October, 06:42 PM

EU may give candidate countries access to its single market, but with a condition

The EU plans to open its vast single market to candidate countries if they align with the bloc against hostile states and industrial competitors, according to a draft European Commission proposal obtained by Politico on Sept. 30.

30 September, 07:51 PM

EU to give Ukraine and three other countries step-by-step accession plans with clear dates

The EU is drafting proposals to give Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova and Albania clear step-by-step road maps for membership, Politico reported, citing two senior European officials on Sept. 28.

28 September, 10:52 AM

Ukraine completes two reform steps to preserve EU funding

The European Commission has confirmed that Ukraine completed two required steps to continue receiving funding under the Ukraine Facility program, Suspilne public broadcaster reported on Sept. 24.

24 September, 11:39 PM

EU unrolls 3-step winter plan to aid Ukraine's defense

The EU will provide record support to Ukraine across three key areas during the war's harshest winter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, The Guardian reported on Sept. 16.

16 September, 01:20 PM

EU approves €6.1 billion from Ukraine support loan for drones and Patriot missiles

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion from its Ukraine support loan to purchase drones and missiles for Patriot air defense systems, EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Sept. 11.

11 September, 04:10 PM

European Commission proposes €3 billion Ukraine Facility payment after 10 reforms

The European Commission has submitted a proposal to the Council of the EU to provide Ukraine with €3 billion under the eighth payment of the Ukraine Facility after Kyiv completed 10 reform steps.

8 September, 05:37 PM

Ukraine formally asks EU to fund Patriot missiles through European loan – von der Leyen

Ukraine has formally asked the EU for the first time to finance PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems through its €90 billion loan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 04:52 PM

Ukraine asks EU for $2.3 billion to buy Patriot missiles

Ukraine has formally asked the European Commission to purchase interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems using funds from the EUR90 billion ($105.3 billion) loan, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Sept. 1, citing sources.

2 September, 03:25 AM

European Commission raises Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Independence Day

The European Commission raised the Ukrainian flag in Brussels ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day on Aug. 24, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Aug. 22.

22 August, 10:16 AM

European Commission bracing for Chinese trade disruption

The European Commission is preparing for a "China shock" that could cost the European Union its industrial sovereignty, Arthur Kharytonov, an expert on East and Southeast Asia and president of the Ukrainian nonprofit Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine, told Radio NV on Aug. 11.

12 August, 03:18 PM

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