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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

EU responds to attacks on Ukrainians in Poland and reminds Warsaw of EU rules

The European Commission is monitoring cases of aggression against Ukrainians in Poland and reviewing the country's compliance with EU rules on combating racism and xenophobia amid a rise in reported attacks and hostility toward Ukrainian citizens, it told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Aug. 11.

12 August, 08:06 AM

Ukraine seeks €220M in EU aid for farmers hit by port blockade

Ukraine has asked the European Commission for 220 million euros in nonrepayable aid to subsidize loan interest for small and medium-sized farmers affected by the blockade of maritime exports, the Agriculture Ministry said on Aug. 7.

7 August, 03:37 PM

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

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