EP Briefing: Russia’s war on Ukraine – implications for the Arctic
Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine may not be taking place geographically in the Arctic, but it has already had a…
Ukraine Facility: EU Council agrees on elements of new support mechanism for Ukraine
Today, member states’ EU ambassadors approved a partial negotiating mandate on a proposal to set up a new single dedicated…
Ukraine:Enduring this year means enduring the entire war – address by Volodymyr Zelenskyy
I just had a phone talk with President of Türkiye Erdoğan. It was a very substantive discussion. As always, we…
The President of Ukraine had a phone talk with the President of Türkiye
The conversation placed significant emphasis on security in the Black Sea. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that despite Russia's attempts to disrupt…
EU Council expands sanctions over Russia’s aggression on Ukraine
The Council today introduced additional restrictive measures against one person and one entity responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity,…
UN/Ukraine: 2024 starts with ‘loss, pain, and anguish’ amid intense Russian strikes
Major aerial attacks causing widespread death and destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure have rained down on Ukraine in the…
Air defense: President of Ukraine discusses defense cooperation with the UK PM
The Head of State spoke about the continued Russian aerial terror against Ukrainian cities. He noted that over the past…
Zelenskyy: Each air defense system has already saved a minimum of hundreds of lives
January 2, 2024 – another attack by Russian savages. Almost a hundred missiles of various types. At least 70 missiles…
Ukraine: Condemnation of massive new Russian strikes (2 January 2024)
In launching nearly 100 missiles and dozens of drones across Ukraine four days after a strike of unprecedented dimensions that…
Ukraine: French condemnation of Russian strikes (29 December 2023)
In launching more than 110 missiles and dozens of drones across Ukraine, as it has done almost daily over the…
Sweden: More people from Ukraine to be covered by the Temporary Protection Directive
Due to the war in Ukraine, the EU Temporary Protection Directive was activated by decision of the Council of the…
Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on new defense packages
For the next year, we have set ourselves crystal clear goals in terms of artillery, drones, missiles, and armored vehicles.…
Ukraine: Andriy Yermak had a phone call with the National Security Advisor to the President of South Africa
On the instructions of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call…
Zelenskyy: We must strengthen Ukraine to the point where Russia feels that every one of their strikes will face our retaliation
According to the President, this year, thanks to the Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, the production of weapons and equipment has…
Russia: Defence Minister’s report to the President on the Ukrainian attack on Feodosia
"Earlier, the Defence Ministry reported that the large landing ship Novocherkassk, stationed in Feodosia, had been damaged last night, as Russian military units were…
Ukraine: Switzerland expands sanctions listings
As part of a 12th package of sanctions adopted on 18 December, the EU imposed new measures in response to…
EU Commission, Ukraine and Moldova sign High-Level Understandings to improve transport connectivity
The adapted maps will help step up connectivity between Ukraine and Moldova and with the EU, which will be particularly…
Netherlands: First support package for Ukraine for 2024
For the first four months of 2024 the government has reserved €102 million to help Ukraine get through the winter…
EU sends additional 500 power generators to Ukraine
Deployed from the EU's emergency rescEU reserves hosted by Poland, the generators range from small 12.5 kVA to large 1000…
Russia’s war in Ukraine: EU Council adds 61 individuals and 86 entities to EU’s sanctions list
Altogether, EU restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine now…
2023 Atlas of Migration confirms continued strong EU support to Ukrainians fleeing the war
Today, on the occasion of International Migrants' Day, the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a new edition of the Atlas…
12th EU sanctions package against Russia for its war against Ukraine
In particular, this package includes additional listings of Russian individuals and companies and new import and export bans – such…
European Council conclusions, 14 and 15 December 2023
On 14 and 15 December, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, Middle East, enlargement and reforms, multiannual financial framework…
European Council opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Council reiterates its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of…
Norway: Risk of residence permit loss for Ukrainian travel
Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), enabling the UDI…
Eurobarometer: Europeans continue to strongly support Ukraine
Support for a range of actions taken in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains very high. Almost nine in ten (89%)…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 11 December 2023
The EU Foreign Affairs Council discussed, among other issues, the Russian aggression against Ukraine, after an intervention by Ukraine's Minister…
Remarkable resilience: Latest update by the International Monetary Fund on Ukraine
The Ukrainian economy continues to show remarkable resilience, although the outlook remains subject to exceptionally high war-related uncertainty. According to…
Dutch Government sets aside over €2bn in aid for Ukraine
The Netherlands’ support for Ukraine is steadfast. For 2024 the government has set aside over €2 billion in aid. This…
Britain and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal defence
Norway joins the leadership of the newly formed coalition where several countries are expected to participate. Various capability coalitions have…
EU Council sanctions 6 persons, 5 entities for Iran’s military support in Ukraine war
These are the first listings under the newly established framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support of Russia's war…
Background briefing on the EU-China Summit on 7 December 2023
On Thursday 7 December 2023, the leaders of the EU and China will hold a summit in Beijing, China.. The…
Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement
This Partnership brings together the Government of Ukraine, bilateral donors, key international organisations and financial institutions and voices representing the…
Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine’s war of self-defence
Norway will continue its strong support for Ukraine's war of self-defence. This was Foreign Minister Eide’s main message when he…
Statement of the Conference of Presidents on support for Ukraine
The leaders of the Political Groups of the European Parliament, meeting in the Conference of Presidents, today reiterate their unwavering…
EU and Ukraine outline plans for sustainable reconstruction
From tomorrow to 1 December the Commission is hosting a high-level conference in Vilnius, Lithuania on the green recovery in Ukraine. Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius will…
EU and Canada forge Green Alliance for closer cooperation
Today, the EU and Canada have established a Green Alliance at a bilateral Summit in St John's, Newfoundland. The Alliance…
EU Commission pays a further €1.5bn in assistance to Ukraine
Today, the Commission has paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial Assistance + package for Ukraine worth up to €18 billion. Today, the Commission has paid €1.5 billion under the Macro-financial…
Statement by EU Commission President on the 10th anniversary of the Euromaidan protests
Ten years of dignity. Ten years of pride. Ten years of striving for freedom. The cold November nights of Euromaidan…
UN: Freedom of religion must prevail in Ukraine
Everyone in Ukraine must have complete freedom to manifest and practice their religion or belief, a senior UN official told…
Finland’s 20th package of defence materiel to Ukraine
For operational reasons, and to ensure that the assistance will reach its destination safely, further details on the content of…