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Klympush-Tsintsadze warns opportunity for EU progress is narrowing

The European Commission's latest report offers a more optimistic assessment of Ukraine's situation, giving the country another vote of confidence and another opportunity, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, chair of the relevant parliamentary committee, said during the Bridges Instead of Walls panel discussion at the Re:Open Zakarpattia 2026 forum.

12 November, 11:56 AM

EU launches emergency Ukraine aid mechanism as Russian attacks intensify

The European Commission is launching a special emergency assistance mechanism for Ukraine, which was discussed during a call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

10 November, 01:19 AM

EU removes reference to slowing reforms in Ukraine from enlargement report

The European Commission removed a reference to slowing reforms in Ukraine from the final version of its EU enlargement report, RFE/RL reported on Nov. 4.

4 November, 09:28 PM

European Commission opposes Russia’s return to hockey

The European Union does not support the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions while the war against Ukraine continues, European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova said on Nov. 3.

3 November, 09:29 PM

Russia rules out restarting gas transit through Ukraine despite U.S. proposal — Kremlin

A U.S. proposal to resume gas transit through Ukraine cannot be implemented under current conditions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, according to Russia's Interfax news agency on Nov. 2.

2 November, 02:16 PM

European Commission plans to pay Ukraine another €45 billion by end of 2027

The European Commission has prepared a mechanism that will allow EU countries to agree to allocate the remaining €45 billion ($50.4 billion) to Ukraine under its loan program. The funds are planned to be transferred by the end of 2027, Reuters reported on Oct. 30.

31 October, 01:25 PM

Ukraine to get $9.4 billion in EU funding next month

The European Commission has proposed allocating EUR8.04 billion ($9.41 billion) to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program, or EUR264.6 million ($309.6 million) less than Kyiv requested, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Oct. 30.

31 October, 02:24 AM

European Commission rejects Baltic states' request for additional funding for anti-drone defenses

The European Commission offered no new funding in response to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia's request for 500 million euros to develop anti-drone defenses, Lithuanian broadcaster LRT reported on Oct. 29.

29 October, 06:29 PM

EU was informed ahead of Finnish and Norwegian leaders' phone call with Putin

The European Commission was informed in advance of Finnish President Alexander Stubb's and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's phone call with Vladimir Putin, spokesperson Paula Pinho said, European Pravda reported on Oct. 28.

28 October, 06:30 PM

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

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