Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces procurements and ramping up arms production
“We are working on expanding procurements and ramping up arms production within Ukraine” – address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
18/01/2025
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Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 16 December 2024
The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and Georgia. Ministers then discussed the situation in the Middle East, including Syria. Under current affairs, EU ministers touched on the latest developments in Belarus.
17/12/2024
Russia’s war against Ukraine: EU Council adopts 15th restrictive measures package
The EU Foreign Affairs Council adopted its 15th package of economic and individual restrictive measures aiming at further limiting Russia’s ability to wage its illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine. The measures are designed to address the circumvention of EU sanctions by targeting Putin’s shadow fleet and weakening Russia’s military industries.
16/12/2024
Ukraine: EIB and State Bureau of Investigation to safeguard EIB investments
The EIB is stepping up cooperation with Ukrainian law enforcement agencies to safeguard EU financial interests in Ukraine from fraud, corruption and other irregular practices.
14/12/2024
Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and the EU High Representative
Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom
12/12/2024
Ukraine joins the MEDIA strand of the Creative Europe programme
Today, Ukraine joins the Media strand of the Creative Europe programme, which supports the audiovisual sector by funding selected projects related to film development and distribution, online and TV content, as well as the creation of innovative tools and business models in the audiovisual industry.
11/12/2024
S&D President Iratxe García: We will do whatever it takes for Ukraine to win this war
President García travelled to Ukraine with a delegation of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament to meet with key representatives of the government to express the Group’s full support to Ukraine.
10/12/2024
Ukraine Facility: EU Council approves 2nd payment of close to €4.1bn
Ukraine will soon receive close to €4.1 billion in funds after the Council greenlighted the second regular payment of grants and loans under the EU’s Ukraine Facility, to support Ukraine’s macro-financial stability and the functioning of its public administration.
10/12/2024
NATO Foreign Ministers chart way forward in addressing Russian sabotage
At their meeting on Wednesday, NATO Allies considered a set of measures to counter Russia’s actions against NATO and individual Allies. Secretary General Mark Rutte said that “both Russia and China have tried to destabilise our countries and divide our societies with acts of sabotage, cyber-attacks, and energy blackmail”.
04/12/2024
Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland
Ukraine remains in critical need of military support, with Poland as as the most critical logistics hub. Starting early December 2024, Norway will assume air defence responsibility for the most important hub for the transport of both civilian and military material from other countries to Ukraine.
04/12/2024
Meeting between German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Strengthening air defense, advancing defense support, and collaborating on joint weapons production were at the forefront of discussions between Ukraine’s President and Germany’s Chancellor. Discover why Ukraine’s leader holds Germany’s support in such high regard.
02/12/2024
European Council President Costa met Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the European Council António Costa, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who visited Ukraine on their first day in office. Read what they discussed.
01/12/2024
NATO-Ukraine Council discusses Russia’s launch of intermediate-range ballistic missile
Ambassadors met in the NATO-Ukraine Council (NUC) to discuss the security situation in Ukraine following Russia’s launch of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), last week.
30/11/2024
IAEA Director General on situation in Ukraine on 28 November 2024
Ukraine’s three operating nuclear power plants reduced their electricity generation following renewed attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure that further endangered nuclear safety during the military conflict, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on 28 November 2024.
29/11/2024
Ukraine: MEPs urge more support amid involvement of China and North Korea
MEP urge the international community to take swift and decisive action to address the alarming escalation in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
28/11/2024
EU Auditors to publish audit of EU support for Ukrainian refugees
The EU Court of Auditors (ECA) will publish an audit report in early 2025 assessing the use of EU CARE and cohesion policy funds to address the specific needs of refugees from Ukraine.
28/11/2024
Sweden and Poland conclude new strategic partnership
Today, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met to sign a new strategic partnership between Sweden and Poland.
28/11/2024
Focus on security cooperation during first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a meeting with Nordic and Baltic heads of government and Poland’s Prime Minister. The leaders discussed transatlantic relations, security in the Baltic Sea region, and long-term support to Ukraine. Read their joint statement.
27/11/2024
G7: Press remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
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26/11/2024
Final Statement of the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Foreign Affairs
The G7 Foreign Affairs Ministers, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, met in Fiuggi and Anagni on 25 and 26 November and adopted a joint Statement. Dive into the details.
26/11/2024
Summit on Food Security: Address by EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski
“In the face of conflict, we must call on a spirit of co-operation. Russia wants to divide us, and to use food as a weapon of war. Let us come together, and work together, and use food in defence of peace” – EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski at the International Summit on Food Security in Kyiv.
25/11/2024