Russia’s war sparked record forest fires in Ukraine, EU report finds
The report demonstrates that 2024 was a record-breaking year for forest fires in Ukraine. Satellite imagery shows that nearly one…
Remarks following the European Council: António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Olaf Scholz
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the…
Ukraine: EU increases support for independent media by €10 million
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017.…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses further €1bn under G7 loan backed by Russian proceeds
The EU Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to be repaid…
European Council: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said she proposed an initiative focused on providing Ukraine with the support President Zelenskyy had…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 17 March 2025
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, Syria, Iran…
EU Council approves third Ukraine Facility payment of close to €3.5bn
Ukraine will soon receive approximately €3.5 billion after the EU Council approved a third payment of non-repayable grants and loans to Ukraine under the Ukraine…
G7 Foreign Ministers reaffirm unity in global security and stability
Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, the G7 Foreign Ministers convened in Charlevoix, Quebec, from March 12-14, 2025, to…
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
The centrepiece of the agenda for this meeting will be competitiveness. The EU leaders will follow up on the Special…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks to the press on 12 March 2025
In light of recent developments in the Ukrainian-Russian peace negotiations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the potential role…
Ukraine: New EU call worth €1.6bn to support small businesses affected by the war
Under the Ukraine Facility, the Ukraine Investment Framework Steering Board has approved a new initiative aimed at expanding access to financial…
EU Commissioner Kos visits EIB to sign €1.95bn guarantee under Ukraine Facility
Under the Investment Framework of the Ukraine Facility, this additional guarantee aims to support loans and unlock the potential of…
United Nations on Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost €506 billion
The total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is estimated at $524 billion (€506 billion) over the next decade,…
Background briefing on the Special European Council on 6 March 2025
A Special European Council meeting will take place on 6 March 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Starting at 12:30, EU leaders…
Europe waiting for Trump’s address to the joint session of U.S. Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a major address to a joint session of U.S. Congress on Tuesday…
IAEA Board briefed on Ukraine, Iran, Gender Parity, and Artificial Intelligence
The IAEA Director General reminded the Agency’s Board of Governors today of the precarious nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, and…
European Council President Costa to travel to London, Chișinău, and Cairo
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to the United Kingdom, Moldova and Egypt from 2 to…