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EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2027

The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians in all EU countries until March 4, 2027, Suspilne reported, citing the relevant document on June 4.

4 June 2025, 06:11 PM

EU slams Russia’s Istanbul terms as proof of unwillingness for peace talks

Russia’s demands at the Istanbul talks demonstrate the Kremlin’s refusal to engage in good-faith peace negotiations, as they disregard Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on June 3, according to news agency Interfax Ukraine.

3 June 2025, 06:30 PM

Ukraine to export beef, poultry, pork to EU

Ukraine is set to export beef, live cattle, incubation eggs, day-old chicks, pork, and pork products to the European Union, following negotiations led by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the agency reported on June 2.

3 June 2025, 04:10 PM

EU greenlights defense partnership for next-gen fighter aircraft

The European Commission approved a joint venture between BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to lead the Global Combat Air Programme, developing a sixth-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy, and Japan, the EC announced on June 2.

3 June 2025, 01:10 PM

EU approves joint defense venture by BAE, Leonardo, and Japan partner

The European Commission has approved a joint venture between BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to manage the Global Combat Air Programme as the prime contractor and lead systems integrator, the commission said in a statement on its website on June 3.

3 June 2025, 12:53 PM

Putin’s war cessation memorandum to be sent to Ukraine soon

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said Russia will “in the coming days” hand over its work under the war-cessation memorandum to Kyiv, RBC reported on May 24.

24 May 2025, 09:52 PM

EU agrees on €150 billion fund to strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities

EU countries approved the €150 billion ($168.7 billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund to enhance European defense through loans for joint arms purchases, with final approval set for May 21, the Financial Times reported.

19 May 2025, 06:45 PM

EU may open agency to counter Russian influence operations

Swedish MEP Tomas Tobé, representing the European People’s Party, has proposed that the EU establish an independent agency to counter foreign disinformation campaigns and attempts to influence elections, Euronews reported on May 12.

12 May 2025, 10:19 PM

Fico slams EU plan to ditch Russian gas

Slovakia has joined Hungary in rejecting the European Commission’s proposed roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports, with Prime Minister Robert Fico warning the consequences would hurt the European Union more than Russia, Dennik N reported on May 7.

7 May 2025, 02:44 PM

Brussels targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new sanctions package draft

The European Commission has finalized a 17th sanctions package against Russia, largely focused on its fleet of uninsured tankers exporting crude oil, Bloomberg and Reuters reported on May 6.

6 May 2025, 10:21 PM

Over half of EU nations plan emergency measures to boost military spending

More than half of European Union countries plan to invoke emergency provisions to increase defense investments beyond the bloc’s budget limits, with 12 already submitting requests to the European Commission, Politico reported on April 30, citing an EU Council statement.

1 May 2025, 05:13 PM

EU condemns killing of journalist Victoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity

The murder of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity is further evidence of Russia’s inhuman cruelty toward Ukrainians, European Commission spokeswoman Anita Gipper said on April 30.

30 April 2025, 05:09 PM

EU hopes to replace Russian gas with US-supplied LNG

The European Union will unveil a roadmap on May 6 outlining a gradual phaseout of Russian fossil fuel purchases, nudging business to pivot to liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States, Bloomberg reported on April 18.

18 April 2025, 08:37 PM

Von der Leyen: The ‘greater West’ is gone — only Europe remains

The “greater West” no longer exists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in an interview cited by The Times on April 10, blaming the shift on the political course set by U.S. President Donald Trump.

17 April 2025, 06:26 PM

EU to present plan to replace Russian oil and gas imports in May

The European Commission will unveil a detailed plan in May to phase out Russian oil and gas imports, after twice delaying the announcement, Reuters reported on April 15.

15 April 2025, 02:08 PM

EU won’t extend trade preferences for Ukraine past June — report

The European Union will not renew trade preferences for Ukraine once the current trade liberalization measures expire on June 5, officials familiar with the negotiations told Ukrainska Pravda on April 9.

9 April 2025, 08:36 PM

Brussels proposes 25% retaliatory tariffs on US products

The European Commission proposed a 25% counter-tariff on a range of U.S. products — including diamonds, eggs, dental floss, sausages, and poultry — in response to President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, Reuters reported on April 7.

8 April 2025, 12:36 AM

EU fines automakers $494 million for recycling scheme

The European Commission (EC) slapped a €458 million ($494 million) penalty on a slew of top automakers and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for orchestrating a cartel that manipulated vehicle recycling practices for over 15 years, according to EC’s press release dated April 1.

2 April 2025, 12:07 PM

EU insists on full Russian exit from Ukraine before lifting sanctions

The European Commission will only lift sanctions on Russia if all its troops withdraw from Ukraine, spokesperson Anitta Hipper said on March 27, rejecting Kremlin demands for relief tied to a ceasefire, according to news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

27 March 2025, 09:37 PM

War, cyberattacks, disasters: Europeans to stockpile food

The European Commission is to recommend all citizens to stockpile enough food to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in case of crisis, Politico reported on March 26, citing the EC’s draft of Preparedness Union Strategy.

26 March 2025, 12:46 PM

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