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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

Ukraine should receive a reparations loan backed by Russia’s frozen assets — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is continuing to push a reparations loan for Ukraine that would be backed by frozen Russian assets and repaid only if Russia pays reparations. She made the remarks before a meeting of the European Commission’s College of Commissioners in a joint appearance with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 12:36 PM

EU completes audit of Ukrainian laws

The European Commission has finished its screening of Ukrainian legislation, paving the way for the next phase of Kyiv’s bid to join the European Union, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced on Sept. 29.

29 September 2025, 11:52 PM

Russian energy sneaks back into Europe, von der Leyen says

Russian fossil fuels are reentering the European market through the back door — and that’s unacceptable, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told CNN in an interview, echoing recent criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

25 September 2025, 12:43 PM

Von der Leyen: World not on the brink of World War III

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she does not believe the world is heading toward a third world war, according to European Pravda.

21 September 2025, 10:03 PM

Zelenskyy urges tougher EU sanctions to block Russian access to weapons components

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for strong sanctions to block Russia’s access to foreign weapons components, saying Ukraine expects a tougher stance from the European Union, according to his statement on Sept. 21.

21 September 2025, 12:40 PM

‘We’re ready for this’: von der Leyen says new EU sanctions ban imports of Russian LNG

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a video address posted to her X account, on Sept. 19 announced the EU’s 19th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing for the first time a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.

20 September 2025, 04:57 PM

EU poised to unfreeze €550 million for Hungary in exchange for Russia sanctions

The European Commission plans to release about €550 million from EU funds for Hungary as Brussels seeks to overcome Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto on additional sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported.

19 September 2025, 07:49 PM

Von der Leyen and Trump discuss joint economic pressure and sanctions strategy against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed joint economic pressure on Russia in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 16.

17 September 2025, 10:42 AM

Germany seeks tougher visa rules in EU sanctions

As part of the EU’s plans for a new sanctions package against Russia, Germany’s government is pushing for tighter visa rules for entry into the Schengen area, Tagesschau reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:43 PM

EU launches plan to end Russian fuel reliance

The European Commission plans to strengthen the EU's grid infrastructure and accelerate permitting to achieve independence from Russian fuels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech in the European Parliament on Sept. 10.

10 September 2025, 08:12 PM

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