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Brussels diplomacy: Zelenskyy advocates for energy security and peacekeeping mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss critical support for Ukraine, including air defense systems and potential deployment of a peacekeeping mission, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 09:10 AM

Elected President of the European Council calls for peace in Ukraine based on international law

The elected president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, on Nov. 29 stated that peace in Ukraine must be based on international law.

29 November 2024, 05:47 PM

EU top diplomat Josep Borrell visits Ukraine

Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, arrived in Ukraine on Nov. 9, announcing his visit on social media platform X.

9 November 2024, 12:39 PM

Poland to focus on EU expansion during its EU Council presidency — PM Tusk

Poland’s presidency of the EU Council, beginning in January, will be centered around pushing for the expansion of the European Union, Polish PM Donald Tusk said on Oct. 24, as reported by Reuters.

25 October 2024, 01:24 AM

North Korea preparing full contingent to fight in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

North Korea is preparing a contingent to fight against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference following his participation in the European Council meeting on Oct. 17, highlighting Pyongyang’s growing involvement in war.

17 October 2024, 05:52 PM

Zelenskyy believes Ukraine can simultaneously defend frontline and pressure Russia on its soil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes it is feasible for Ukraine to simultaneously maintain its frontline positions and exert pressure on Russian forces within their own territory, he told the European Council in Brussels on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 03:26 PM

Zelenskyy to seek swift mechanism for allocation of frozen Russian assets in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to discuss with European leaders the allocation of $35 billion from frozen Russian assets, according to his statement to the media before the European Council meeting in Brussels on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 01:53 PM

Zelenskyy to attend Ukraine-NATO Council meeting and address European Council on Thursday

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Ukraine-NATO Council meeting scheduled for Oct. 17 in Brussels, according to spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah.

17 October 2024, 12:32 AM

Bulgaria to urge EU to halt egg imports from Ukraine

Bulgaria will push to stop egg imports from Ukraine at the upcoming European Council meeting scheduled for Sept. 23 in Brussels. Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Georgi Tachov announced the plan on Sept. 19, as reported by Bulgarian newspaper 24 Chasa.

19 September 2024, 09:24 PM

Over 45,000 companies with Russian ties found in EU

The European Union has identified 46,000 companies with Russian involvement, which will be required to report their transactions under the 12th package of sanctions against Russia.

21 August 2024, 04:35 PM

EU approves new sanctions package against Belarus targeting over 260 individuals and 37 organizations

The European Union approved a new package of sanctions against Belarus, targeting individuals and organizations involved in repressions and human rights violations, according to the report by the Council of the European Union dated Aug. 5.

5 August 2024, 04:52 PM

Hungarian PM Orbán urges EU to renew diplomatic relations with Russia — Bild

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the European Union to restore diplomatic relations with Russia in a letter addressed to European Council President Charles Michel, the German Bild media reported on July 15.

16 July 2024, 01:51 PM

Hungary begins EU presidency with focus on economic and defense policy, omitting support for Ukraine

Hungary has begun its second six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will end on December 31, 2024, notably omitting support for Ukraine from its stated priorities.

1 July 2024, 02:19 PM

EU leaders call for Russia to be held accountable for war on Ukraine

EU leaders have called for Russian authorities to be held accountable for "waging a war of aggression against Ukraine" and to "further incentivize the delivery of military support" to Kyiv, according to conclusions from the European Council meeting on June 27.

28 June 2024, 11:29 AM

Von der Leyen to retain EU leadership role, Estonia's Kallas to replace Borrell as EU's top diplomat

EU leaders at the summit in Brussels approved the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President, the Guardian reported.

28 June 2024, 09:30 AM

EU ambassadors agree on new sanctions against Belarus to counter Russia's sanctions evasion

European Union ambassadors have agreed in principle on a new package of sanctions against Belarus, the Belgian presidency of the EU Council announced on X on June 26.

26 June 2024, 08:00 PM

EU to transfer revenue from up to $3.25 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine by July

The European Commission will transfer revenues from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, with the first payment - up to EUR 3 billion ($3.25 billion) - expected in July.

22 May 2024, 11:07 AM

European Union greenlights vital 'Ukraine Plan' to deploy $54 billion in aid

The European Union has finally approved the “Ukraine Plan” required for the implementation of the EUR 50 billion ($54 billion) Ukraine Facility program, the European Council announced on its website on May 14.

14 May 2024, 03:59 PM

European Parliament refuses EU Council budget approval until additional Patriot systems for Ukraine secured

European Parliament decided to not approve budget of EU Council until EU countries will find additional Patriot missile systems for Ukraine, MEP and former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt said on X on April 11.

11 April 2024, 06:11 PM

Fast and decisive reaction expected to Kosovo’s accession to Council of Europe – Serbian President

If Kosovo (which Serbia considers as part of their country) becomes a member state of the Council of Europe, Serbia's reaction will be fast and decisive, said Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Radio Liberty reported on March 29.

30 March 2024, 12:06 PM

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