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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

EU plans phased entry to speed Ukraine’s membership despite Hungary’s veto

The European Union is considering reforms to its enlargement procedure that could accelerate Ukraine’s path to joining the bloc, Politico reported on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 10:45 AM

EU confirms no entry ban for Putin despite frozen assets

Russian President Vladimir Putin can enter EU territory despite sanctions and frozen assets, as no travel ban applies to him or Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, European Commission spokeswoman Anitta Hipper said on Oct. 17, according to Radio Liberty.

17 October 2025, 08:18 PM

EU proposes using €25 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine

The European Commission has proposed that EU member states consider using €25 billion ($27 billion) in frozen Russian assets held in private banks across the bloc for a new “reparations credit” to support Ukraine — expanding beyond the €140 billion ($150 billion) currently immobilized in the Euroclear depository, Politico reported on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 05:22 PM

Von der Leyen survives European Parliament no-confidence vote

The European Parliament rejected two no-confidence motions against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Oct. 9, Euronews reported.

9 October 2025, 09:57 PM

EU Commission proposes doubling steel import tariffs to 50%, sparing Ukraine's quota share

The European Commission unveiled a proposal to slash duty-free steel import quotas into the EU by 47% to 18.3 million tons annually and double out-of-quota tariffs to 50%, aiming to shield the bloc's steelmakers from global overcapacity, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in a news release on Oct. 7.

8 October 2025, 04:27 PM

EU piles pressure on Belgium to approve plan for frozen Russian assets

Belgium is facing mounting pressure to greenlight the use of frozen Russian assets for a proposed “reparations credit” to Ukraine, as Berlin and other EU partners shift their positions on the issue, the Financial Times reported.

8 October 2025, 02:12 PM

EU agrees to restrict Russian diplomats’ travel over espionage concerns

European Union governments have agreed to impose travel restrictions on Russian diplomats within the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 11:37 AM

EU ambassadors may reach deal on new sanctions against Russia in coming days

European Union ambassadors could agree on new sanctions against Russia in the coming days, Radio Free Europe journalist Rikard Jozwiak reported on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 03:16 PM

EU to invest €2 billion in drone production in Ukraine — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal with Ukraine to allocate €2 billion for drone production, Ukrinform reported on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 06:02 PM

Czechia bans entry to Russian diplomats without accreditation

The Czech government decided to ban entry for Russian diplomats and service passport holders without national accreditation from Prague, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 04:14 PM

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