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EU approves $3.6 billion in Ukraine aid

The European Council has approved providing Ukraine with EUR3.05 billion ($3.55 billion) in financial aid under the Ukraine Facility program, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko announced on Aug. 8.

8 August 2025, 09:24 PM

Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Council failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia during a meeting on June 26, over objections from Slovakia.

26 June 2025, 10:30 PM

EU Council approves €150 billion defense fund, Ukraine eligible to join joint arms purchases

The European Union Council has approved regulations to create a €150 billion ($168.3 billion) fund known as Security Action for Europe (SAFE), aimed at boosting joint defense procurement across the bloc. The announcement was published on the EU Council’s website on May 27.

27 May 2025, 07:20 PM

Ukrainian FM Sybiha to attend key EU ministerial in Brussels

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Union’s Council of Foreign Ministers, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry press service said on May 20.

20 May 2025, 11:06 AM

EU decides against seizing Russian assets

The European Union ruled out seizing frozen assets of Russia’s central bank, in a statement posted on the European Council website on March 20.

20 March 2025, 10:14 PM

European Commission allocates €1 billion in aid to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

The European Commission has allocated an additional €1 billion tranche to Ukraine as part of the G7 loan agreement. According to the European Commission’s website, the funds will be covered using proceeds from frozen Russian state assets held in the European Union.

20 March 2025, 01:27 PM

Hungary plans national poll on Ukraine’s bid to join EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced plans to hold a national survey on whether citizens support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, with results expected by early summer, Hungary's EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on March 18.

18 March 2025, 05:05 PM

Zelenskyy to address EU leaders at European Council meeting next week — Costa

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address EU leaders at the European Council meeting in Brussels on March 21, European Council President António Costa said in an invitation letter on March 14.

14 March 2025, 04:11 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels for European Council meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the European Council for a special EU summit in Brussels, Presidential Office wrote on March 6, and broadcasted the event online on YouTube.

6 March 2025, 01:34 PM

Poland says Trump halted Ukraine aid without consulting NATO

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine was made without consulting NATO allies or members of the Ramstein coalition, Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Paweł Wroński said on March 4, citing concerns over the move’s geopolitical impact, Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported.

4 March 2025, 06:15 PM

Hungary blocks EU’s €20 billion military aid for Ukraine

Hungary has thrown up another roadblock in Europe’s efforts to support Ukraine, blocking a proposed €20 billion military aid package, Politico reported on March 4, citing a draft of the European Council’s conclusions.

4 March 2025, 10:30 AM

EU seeks closer cooperation with Turkey to ensure peace in Ukraine — Costa

The European Union values Turkey as an important international partner and aims to work closely with it on global challenges, including establishing a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.

28 February 2025, 02:12 AM

European Council special summit to focus on supporting Ukraine, strengthening European security – Tusk

The European Council will hold a special summit on March 6 dedicated to aiding Ukraine and bolstering Europe’s security, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after meeting European Council President António Costa in Warsaw on Feb. 25, public broadcaster Suspilne reports.

25 February 2025, 05:18 PM

EU hits Russia with 16th sanctions package targeting banks, shadow fleet, and key industries

The 16th package of economic and individual sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia includes new restrictions under two additional criteria.

24 February 2025, 01:27 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

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 prepares sanctions package against Russia ahead of invasion anniversary

The European Union plans to adopt a new sanctions package against Russia by Feb. 24, 2025, marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the German newspaper Welt, citing sources within EU diplomatic circles.

22 December 2024, 11:16 AM

Russian assets to remain frozen until reparations for Ukraine are arranged — EU

Europe will continue to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine during the war and after its conclusion, the European Council said in a communique on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 09:35 PM

EU top diplomat warns against premature Ukraine-Russia negotiations

Premature negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could result in an unfavorable agreement for Kyiv, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said in Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 02:50 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels to discuss priorities with EU leaders at the European Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Brussels for a European Council meeting, the President's Office said on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 12:59 PM

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