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EU seeking alternatives to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink for Ukraine

The European Commission is investigating how it can assist Ukraine in securing satellite communication, as Elon Musk has reportedly threatened to cut Kyiv’s access to the Starlink network, according to earlier media claims, Politico reported on March 3.

3 March 2025, 04:50 PM

EU seeking 45 billion euro cut in fossil fuel imports in 2025

Plans to be published by the European Commission on Feb. 26 could reduce EU fossil fuel import costs by 45 billion euros ($47.3 billion) this year, potentially affecting Russia, Reuters reports.

26 February 2025, 02:24 PM

European Commission denies offering Ukraine an alternative deal on critical resources

The European Commission denied on Feb. 25 that the EU offered Ukraine an alternative deal on critical resources to a U.S. proposal, with spokesperson Thomas Regnier making the statement in Brussels, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

25 February 2025, 06:10 PM

EU aims to fully integrate Ukraine’s energy market within two years, says European Commission

The European Commission expects to integrate the energy markets of Ukraine and Moldova into the European market by the end of next year, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 02:11 PM

EU to send Ukraine $3.7 billion in March — Von der Leyen

Ukraine will receive a new payment of €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in March 2025, and the delivery of weapons and ammunition should be sped up, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 12:19 PM

Top EU officials to visit Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a visit to Kyiv on Monday, Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

20 February 2025, 05:48 PM

EU considers gas price cap amid soaring costs

The European Commission is considering introducing a gas price cap in the European Union in response to record price hikes over the past two years, The Financial Times reported on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 03:19 PM

Von der Leyen backs ICC, calls for justice after Trump’s sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

7 February 2025, 02:17 PM

Russia’s backdoor? Moscow tied to EU’s biometric border system – FT

European prosecutors are investigating how the Moscow office of an IT contractor helped build the European Union’s new electronic border system, which holds the bloc’s largest personal data database, Financial Times reported on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 04:32 PM

Brussels aims ‘bazooka’ at Silicon Valley as Trump’s tariff war looms – FT

The European Union is preparing to retaliate against Silicon Valley if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the bloc’s imports, marking the first use of Brussels’ so-called “bazooka” mechanism and potentially pulling the services sector into a trade war, Financial Times reported on Feb. 5, citing sources familiar with the matter.

5 February 2025, 02:36 PM

EU moves to impose tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

The European Commission has proposed imposing tariffs on a range of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as on certain nitrogen-based fertilizers, the Commission announced on Jan. 28.

29 January 2025, 02:11 PM

EU will not extend tariff suspension on Ukrainian agricultural products

The European Commission will not extend the temporary suspension of tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products, set to expire June 5, RMF FM reported on Jan. 28.

28 January 2025, 03:55 PM

EU to mediate gas talks between Ukraine, Hungary, and Slovakia

The European Commission will continue negotiations with Ukraine on resuming natural gas supplies to Europe, involving Hungary and Slovakia in the discussions. Reuters reported this on Jan. 27, citing a statement from an EU diplomat.

27 January 2025, 05:20 PM

European Commission submits first screening report on Ukraine's EU membership progress

The European Commission has submitted its first screening report on the negotiations regarding Ukraine’s bid to join the EU to the European Council, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on Jan. 24.

24 January 2025, 09:36 PM

EU gears up for game-changing energy plan to break free from Russian reliance

The European Commission will unveil a new energy plan in February to reduce reliance on Russian resources and lower energy prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

21 January 2025, 04:38 PM

New twist in Ukraine’s most controversial construction: ‘Our money’ editor unravels the truth

Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko continues to promote the controversial construction of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant and the acquisition of two Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria, Yurii Nikolov, editor of the "Our Money" project, said in an interview with Radio NV.

18 January 2025, 10:43 AM

Baltic and Nordic countries push for lower Russian oil price cap

The European Commission has received a letter from ten EU member states in the Baltic and Northern Europe regions, urging a reduction in the price cap on Russian oil, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 11:03 AM

France urges EU to take tougher stance on Elon Musk

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the European Commission to take stricter action against American billionaire Elon Musk, Reuters reported on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 05:40 PM

EU addresses energy crisis in Transnistria after Russian gas cutoff

The European Union is aware of the situation in Transnistria following the halt of gas supplies and plans to discuss a solution with Moldova, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Ikonen said at a briefing in Brussels, Interfax-Ukraine reports on Jan. 6.

6 January 2025, 07:16 PM

European Commission addresses halt of Russian gas flow through Ukraine

The European Union was prepared to halt the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine on January 1, 2025, according to the European Commission, Suspilne reports.

1 January 2025, 03:35 PM

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