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Belarus elections: Lukashenko dismisses West, claims to vote ‘for everyone’

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko voted in the so-called presidential elections held on Jan. 26, according to state news agency Belta.

26 January 2025, 03:39 PM

European Parliament accuse Russia of rewriting history to justify aggression against Ukraine

The European Parliament condemned Russia’s use of disinformation to justify its war against Ukraine in a resolution adopted, according to the European Parliament’s website on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 06:59 PM

European Parliament slams Belarus elections as illegitimate

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the repressive environment and illegitimate elections in Belarus under dictator Alexander Lukashenko. The resolution was approved by 567 MEPs, with 25 voting against and 66 abstaining, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on Jan. 22.

22 January 2025, 06:30 PM

EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions

EU officials are exploring backup measures, including invoking an 81-year-old wartime decree involving Belgian King Philippe, to safeguard sanctions against Russia after Hungary threatened to veto their extension, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 11:49 AM

Ukraine needs at least 10 more Patriot systems to secure its airspace — Zelenskyy

Kyiv’s Western partners would have to supply 10-12 additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine to protect its critical infrastructure from relentless Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 09:17 PM

European Parliament resolution urges expanded EU military aid to Ukraine

The EU should respond to the "alarming escalation" of Russia's war against Ukraine by expanding military aid to Kyiv, the European Parliament said in a resolution adopted on Nov. 28.

28 November 2024, 10:35 PM

European Parliament approves European Commission composition led by Ursula von der Leyen

The European Parliament voted on Nov. 27, to approve the new European Commission led by President Ursula von der Leyen, which will begin its work on Dec. 1, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

27 November 2024, 04:55 PM

European Parliament President urges Germany to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called on Germany to urgently supply long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Deutsche Welle reported on Nov. 23.

23 November 2024, 02:58 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

G7 agrees to grant Ukraine $50 billion from frozen Russian assets

G7 leaders have reached a consensus to grant Ukraine a loan of approximately $50 billion, secured by revenue from frozen Russian assets.

26 October 2024, 10:34 AM

EU's next foreign policy chief Kallas to focus on Russo-Ukrainian war and European security

Former Estonian prime minister and Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that one of her top priorities will be to strengthen European security and end Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 06:02 PM

EU parliament calls for probe into Ukrainian journalist’s death in Russian custody

EMPs are demanding an independent investigation into the death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna while in Russian captivity, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported on Oct. 22.

23 October 2024, 01:03 AM

European Parliament approves €35 billion loan from frozen Russian assets

The European Parliament has approved the European Commission’s proposal to provide Ukraine with an exceptional loan of up to €35 billion ($37 billion), contributing to the G7’s broader support initiative, which aims to raise up to $50 billion (approximately €45 billion) for Ukraine.

22 October 2024, 02:40 PM

EU Committee supports €35 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

The European Parliament's Trade Committee has supported an initiative to provide Ukraine with a €35 billion loan, which will be repaid using profits from frozen Russian assets, according to a press release from the committee on Oct. 14.

15 October 2024, 11:11 AM

Ukraine has no choice but to negotiate — Orban

With little chance of defeating Russia on the battlefield, Ukraine has no choice but to negotiate a ceasefire, Hungary's pro-Russian PM Viktor Orban said at the European Parliament on Oct. 8.

8 October 2024, 10:47 PM

EU Parliament urges removal of restrictions on Ukraine's strikes into Russia

The European Parliament urged EU member states to lift all restrictions on Ukraine's strikes in Russian territory, according to its press service on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 04:44 PM

Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission nominees

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced the nominees for her new Commission on Sep. 17, Euronews reported on Sep. 17.

17 September 2024, 03:59 PM

European Parliament officially condemns Orban’s ‘peaceful visit’ to Russia

European Parliament condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Russia on a “peace mission” for Ukraine, and also reiterated its position that the EU should continue to support Kyiv until victory, EP press service reported on July 17.

17 July 2024, 05:57 PM

EU Parliament pledges support for Ukraine and backs NATO membership path

The newly elected European Parliament underscored the need for continued EU support for Ukraine and reaffirmed the country's irreversible path to NATO membership in a resolution passed on July 17 in Strasbourg during the first plenary session of the Parliament elected through the pan-European elections.

17 July 2024, 05:24 PM

Orbán to lead new right-wing group in European Parliament

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Austria's far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl, and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament, the Hungarian news portal Telex reported on June 30.

30 June 2024, 04:27 PM

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