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European Commission assumes war in Ukraine could end by late 2026 — report

While preparing financial support plans for Ukraine for 2026–2027, the European Commission is working on the assumption that Russia’s war against Ukraine may end in late 2026, according to a letter from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen obtained by European Pravda.

17 November 2025, 03:32 PM

EU preparing 20th sanctions package against Russia – Kallas

The European Union is preparing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Nov. 14 after a meeting in Berlin with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, DW reported.

15 November 2025, 10:38 AM

EU launches antitrust probe into Red Bull over market tactics

The European Commission opened an antitrust investigation into Red Bull, the Austrian energy drink producer, on Nov. 13, to determine whether the company illegally restricted competition, particularly for rival energy drinks larger than 250 milliliters sold in supermarkets and gas station stores.

14 November 2025, 12:09 PM

EU readies new plan to advance U.S. trade deal

The European Union is preparing a new plan to advance implementation of its summer trade agreement with the United States, proposing a roadmap across five key areas, including tariffs and technical standards, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg on Nov. 13.

13 November 2025, 05:19 PM

EU approves nearly €6B in direct budget support for Ukraine, pledges help through 2025

The European Union on Nov. 13 approved nearly €6 billion in direct budgetary support for Ukraine, according to the Commission’s press service.

13 November 2025, 01:31 PM

Von der Leyen eyes new EU central intel hub

The European Commission plans to establish a new intelligence unit under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen to enhance the use of information gathered by national intelligence services across the EU, the Financial Times reported on Nov. 11.

11 November 2025, 10:33 AM

EU-Belgium stalemate on Russian assets 'reparations loan'

The European Commission and Belgium failed to reach a breakthrough in talks on a "reparations loan" for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, amid concerns in Brussels over legal risks and a lack of alternatives, Euronews reported on November 8.

8 November 2025, 05:45 PM

EU bans issuing Schengen multi-entry visas to Russian citizens

The European Commission banned the issuance of Schengen multiple-entry visas to citizens of Russia on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 02:35 PM

Media leak of EU’s Ukraine report draft was no accident, expert warns

The European Commission’s early drafts of its report on Ukraine’s EU accession contained sharp criticism of Kyiv’s backsliding on anti-corruption measures, Daria Kaleniuk, executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), told NV on Nov. 6.

7 November 2025, 01:07 AM

Tbilisi slams EU enlargement report critical of Georgian government

Georgia’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the European Commission’s latest enlargement report as politically motivated, claiming it contained “unfounded negative assessments” and was used to fuel speculation.

5 November 2025, 02:52 PM

Ukraine enters EU candidate list with Moldova, Albania, Montenegro

Ukraine entered the list of countries with open doors to the European Union on Nov. 4, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said during the United News telethon program.

5 November 2025, 12:07 PM

EU flags concerns over state pressure on NABU

Some elements of Ukraine’s law enforcement ecosystem and political establishment are trying to undermine the country’s anti-corruption efforts despite significant recent progress, the European Commission said in a report published on Nov. 4.

4 November 2025, 08:50 PM

Ukraine achieves ‘best result in three years’ in EU enlargement report — deputy PM

The European Commission has acknowledged that Ukraine is showing record progress in most key areas of reform and is ready to begin talks on the first, second, and sixth negotiating clusters, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka said ahead of the official release of the enlargement report on Nov. 4.

4 November 2025, 05:09 PM

EU report on Ukraine expansion positive despite leak of ‘negative trends,’ EU sources say

The European Commission has finalized a positive enlargement report on Ukraine that does not contain references to “negative trends,” contrary to what was reported by Reuters, according to multiple sources and a copy of the document reviewed by European Pravda.

4 November 2025, 02:31 PM

Ukraine short $750 million for gas imports—Zelenskyy

Ukraine is about $750 million short of the $2 billion it needs for additional natural gas imports to cover its winter needs, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 3.

3 November 2025, 10:38 PM

Bulgaria limits fuel exports to EU following U.S. sanctions against Lukoil

Bulgarian lawmakers have voted to temporarily ban exports of oil products — including mainly diesel and aviation fuel — to EU countries, with 135 in favor, four opposed, and 42 abstaining, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Nov. 1.

1 November 2025, 11:50 AM

Romanian expansion: Metinvest eyes EU assets, begins process to acquire plant in Iasi

Ukraine’s Metinvest Group plans to take full control of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iasi S.A. in Romania as part of a potential EU expansion, according to a European Commission filing dated Oct. 29.

31 October 2025, 10:34 AM

‘Everyone will benefit’: Updated Ukraine–EU trade deal takes effect

An updated trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union entered into force on Oct. 29, according to the European Commission.

29 October 2025, 04:51 PM

EU exploring alternative approaches to funding Ukraine aid

The European Union is exploring a backup plan to finance its support for Ukraine in case Belgium continues to oppose seizing frozen Russian assets for a “reparatory loan” to Kyiv, Politico reported on Oct. 27.

27 October 2025, 11:49 PM

European leaders rush to support Zelenskyy after tense meeting with Trump

European governments rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and are rushing to finalize a deal on using frozen Russian assets after Donald Trump pressured him to accept Vladimir Putin’s terms to end the war, the Financial Times reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 06:56 PM

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