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EU grants over €130 mn to Rheinmetall for ammunition production expansion
Rheinmetall's European subsidiaries will undertake six projects across Germany, Hungary, Romania, and Spain.
European Commission presents first-ever European Defense Industrial Strategy
With the launch of EDIS, the EU aims to strengthen its defense technological and industrial base through increased investment, collaboration, and innovation.
Politico: Russia uses Serbian agent to infiltrate EU institutions, Western intel says
Russian intelligence has been using a Serbian "agent of influence" to spread pro-Kremlin narratives about its invasion of Ukraine within the European Union.
EU Council finalizes €50 billion financial assistance plan for Ukraine
The Council of the European Union has given the green light to a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine.
Politico: EU seeks action to stop illegal exports of Western goods to Russia
The European Commission has notified EU countries of the problem of illegal exports to Russia, which has been exploiting sanctions loopholes to fuel its war machine.
Ukraine to set up commission to deal with Hungarian minority concerns
Ukraine and Hungary agreed to create a commission to resolve the issues related to the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which have strained the bilateral relations between the two countries.
EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion
The EU has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia, which were first imposed in 2014.
Ukraine gears up for EU accession talks
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the start of the screening process, which will assess the compatibility of Ukrainian legislation with EU norms and prepare for the accession negotiations.
Media: Latvian minister calls for sustained weapons supply for Ukraine
Latvian Foreign Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said the West needs to realize Russia will not stop its war in…
Ukraine to become EU member in several years, says European Council VP Jourová
The European Union continues supporting Ukraine according to EC VP Jourová, who says it won't compel territorial giveaways to obtain a ceasefire pact with Russia.
Zelenskyy sets foreign policy priorities for 2024, calls for more military aid
In his address to Ukrainian diplomats, President Zelenskyy highlighted the achievements and challenges of Ukraine’s foreign policy, focusing on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, cooperation with NATO and the EU, and sanctions against Russia.
WSJ: Ukraine’s counteroffensive plan hinges on 2025
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Ukraine is unlikely to launch another major counteroffensive against Russia until 2025.
Ukraine passes anti-corruption laws to advance EU integration
The parliament of Ukraine passed laws that increase the staff and powers of the anti-corruption agencies and regulate the rights of national minorities, fulfilling three out of four conditions set by the European Commission for opening accession talks with Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 649: Ukraine begins negotiations with EU on security commitments
Ukraine has initiated discussions with the EU about collective security guarantees, following the G7's declaration of support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the White House has issued a warning that the US is set to run out of funds to aid Ukraine by the end of the year.
Ukraine begins negotiations with EU on security guarantees
The consultations revolved around strategies for future security commitments from the EU, with a particular emphasis on the security and defense sector.
Finland closes eastern border, accuses Russia of hybrid warfare
All checkpoints on the Finnish-Russian border will be closed for at least two weeks due to the influx of illegal migrants from Russia.
EU allocates additional funds for training of Ukrainian military
EU funding for training the Ukrainian military has now reached 225 million euros.
Ukraine’s PM holds talks with EU Vice-President for Values and Transparency
"The principle of ‘Russia will pay’ should be implemented next year," Denys Shmyhal said, emphasizing the need to further develop a mechanism for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets
Finland shuts down four border crossings with Russia amid migrant surge
Finland has closed half of its border crossings with Russia for three months to prevent illegal migration, as hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived from Russia in the past week.
EU ambassador to Ukraine: “Working for a month in Ukraine feels like working for six months in another country”
Katarina Maternova, the newly appointed EU ambassador to Ukraine, highlighted that "Ukraine's made great changes since the start of the full-scale war."