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Hungary to end Russian natural gas imports by fall 2027, minister says

Hungary will have to stop importing Russian natural gas by fall 2027 because the European Union has set a firm deadline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in an interview with Telex on Nov. 3.

4 November, 01:36 AM

European Commission opposes Russia’s return to hockey

The European Union does not support the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions while the war against Ukraine continues, European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova said on Nov. 3.

3 November, 09:29 PM

PM Koretskyi outlines Ukraine's position on farmers

Ukraine understands European farmers' concerns about Ukrainian agriculture gaining full access to the EU single market and is ready for an open, practical discussion of transitional measures for Ukraine's agricultural sector, Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergiy Koretskyi said in a video address to participants of the EU Enlargement Summit, organized by Euronews in Brussels, Ukrinform reported on Nov. 3.

3 November, 06:00 PM

Lavrov showed no willingness for peace at G20 meeting, Kallas says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov showed no readiness for peace talks during the meeting of G20 foreign ministers in the United States, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told AFP on Oct. 31, according to The Guardian.

31 October, 09:30 PM

Ukrainian airlines rebuild in EU as SkyUp reports growth

The loss of the domestic market due to closed civilian airspace has not stopped the Ukrainian aviation business. Carriers have not only kept their fleets and specialists but also integrated into European airspace, outpacing local competitors.

31 October, 03:35 PM

European Commission plans to pay Ukraine another €45 billion by end of 2027

The European Commission has prepared a mechanism that will allow EU countries to agree to allocate the remaining €45 billion ($50.4 billion) to Ukraine under its loan program. The funds are planned to be transferred by the end of 2027, Reuters reported on Oct. 30.

31 October, 01:25 PM

Canada joins EU’s Ukraine loan program

Canada will contribute EUR500 million ($585 million) to the European Union’s EUR90 billion ($105.3 billion) loan program for Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Oct. 30.

31 October, 02:58 AM

Former UK Chancellor urges seizure of Russian assets

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has called on the European Union to confiscate EUR210 billion ($245.7 billion) in frozen Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine to help finance its defense.

30 October, 02:15 AM

Moscow manufactures new excuse to bar Europe from Ukraine negotiations

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the European Union of adopting a “provocative stance” to prolong Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian state media reported.

29 October, 01:32 PM

EU drops ‘associate member’ idea for Canada

EU countries have abandoned the idea of granting Canada “associate member” status, Politico reported on Oct. 28.

28 October, 09:29 PM

Non-EU aid to Ukraine projected to drop nearly fivefold by 2027

The European Union is pressuring G7 partners to increase funding and military support for Ukraine to offset a projected drop in non-EU aid from €19 billion ($21.1 billion) in 2026 to €4 billion ($4.4 billion) in 2027, The Financial Times reported on October 28, citing a European Commission forecast.

28 October, 08:57 AM

EU remains firmly polarized against resuming Russian gas imports, expert says

Regardless of U.S. overtures to the Kremlin, the European Union currently has a firm consensus on ending imports of Russian gas, former Ukrainian ambassador to the EU Kostiantyn Yelisieiev told NV Radio on Oct. 27.

28 October, 02:49 AM

Romania busts Russia-run sabotage network behind attempted arson at arms plant

Romania’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador on Oct. 27 to express a strong protest over an attempted arson attack at the Carfil arms plant in Brasov on Sept. 14, Foreign Minister Dan Neculaescu announced in a Twitter post.

27 October, 10:51 PM

Hungary blocks opening of last two negotiating clusters in Ukraine's EU accession talks

At a meeting of the EU Council's working party on enlargement (COELA) in Brussels on Oct. 27, Hungary refused to approve the screening results for the fourth and fifth negotiating clusters in Ukraine's EU accession talks, European Pravda reported, citing EU diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

27 October, 05:49 PM

Russian metals lobby still trying to push Ukraine out, Metinvest executive says

A Russian metallurgy lobby is still active in the EU, actively obstructing access for Ukrainian metal products to the European market and trying to push Ukraine out, Oleksandr Vodoviz, head of the office of the CEO of the Metinvest Group, said at the 12th Kyiv International Economic Forum (KMEF) in a session titled "People. Business. Economy. What next?", Interfax-Ukraine reported on Oct. 26.

27 October, 05:02 PM

EU Council approves $5.3 billion in Ukraine funding

The Council of the European Union approved the mobilization of EUR4.9 billion ($5.3 billion) for Ukraine through the European Peace Facility, the body announced on Oct. 26.

27 October, 02:17 AM

European gas prices hit four-year highs

Front-month natural gas futures prices on the Dutch TTF hub exceeded 97 euros ($109) per megawatt-hour on Oct. 26, roughly $1,140 per 1,000 cubic meters. That price level was reached for the first time since 2022, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

26 October, 03:13 PM

Kremlin sets ‘condition’ for possible EU negotiator on Ukraine

Moscow would support the European Union appointing a negotiator, but it is important for Russia that the person “sincerely seeks to facilitate a peaceful settlement,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 25, according to Russia’s state news agency Tass.

25 October, 06:47 PM

Merz warns of threats from Moscow and radical forces

Germany faces serious threats from domestic extremist forces and external enemies, including Russia, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Oct. 24, according to DW.

25 October, 04:58 PM

EU considers Meloni and Stubb to negotiate with Moscow

EU leaders are considering forming a group of negotiators to represent Europe in talks with Russia on ending its war against Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on Oct. 22, citing diplomatic sources.

23 October, 09:36 PM

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